Recreation Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the Recreation Therapy team in completing initial assessments, formulating the initial care plan, supporting appropriate 6 - month documentation, and annual assessments. Daily documentation as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
• Develops engaging programs by consistently monitoring the diversity of the participants served and their interests/needs
• Drives the Recreation Therapy Wellness calendar based upon those interests/needs as identified in the initial care plans, assessments, and participant feedback
• Ability to provide recreation therapy co-treatments and strategies such as Leisure Education and Leisure Counseling to other program departments
• Provides training and programmatic feedback to Recreation/Wellness Assistants
• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups one-on-ones, and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.) with enthusiasm and purpose
• Assists in the organizing of special events
• Assists with preparing and cleaning up after activities
• Attends any other meetings regarding participant care as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
• Assists in the ordering of supplies for the department as requested and maintains equipment in good condition
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
• Other duties as requested/assigned

• BS Degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation required
• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) required
• One year of health care experience with a geriatric population
• Minimum 2 years solid program development and implementation preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of Recreation Therapy
• Solid background in the care plan process doing assessments, identifying potential problem areas, developing subsequent goals and objectives
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work closely with other departments to provide recreation therapy co-treatments/ interventions as needed
• Demonstrates effective conflict management skills during situations with clients, co-workers and family members while maintaining professionalism. Must be able to effectively enforce rules and regulations at all times
• Must be a flexible team player able to identify challenges and recommend resolutions
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, meeting all deadlines
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers