Recreation Therapist, Ctrs Jobs

The Recreation Therapist develops and implements recreational programs for residents, with a goal of encouraging the elders to live with purpose, wholeness, and dignity. The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for using recreation modalities such as fitness, intellectual pursuits, and social programs to develop and use leisure in ways that enhance health, functional abilities, independence and quality of life.

Job duties specific to this position

• Reports and documents all incidents and accidents immediately and per established procedures.
• Uses collaboration skills and teamwork to coordinate with other departments on special events.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a therapeutic recreation or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of adult care facilities and applicable regulations desired.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Actively participates in weekly interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Assesses past, current and desired interests, to target programs that nurture and celebrate one’s personhood as part of Person Centered Care Programming.
• Promotes a culture of exceptional customer service by developing positive relationships with residents, family members, employees, and volunteers.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in recreation therapy program design.
• Markets and communicates all events and activities to promote awareness of the service offerings to individual residents, staff and families. Distributes newsletters, calendar and bulletin board postings. Provides information and education as needed.
• Ensures program is compliant with DOH regulations and survey ready at all times.
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• May transport residents to and from activities.
• Maintains statistical data on daily activity attendance and hours of participation.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to support Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts and other required documentation.
• Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in therapeutic recreation service delivery.
• Modifies and adapts programs based on ability level for success.
• Develops and implements programs to meet resident’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs and interests.
• Advocates for recreational resources i.e. adaptive equipment, reading material, etc. for residents to maximize independence and group participation. Uses Loretto equipment as it was intended to maximize useful life. Initiates maintenance requests as required.
• Organizes, coordinates and assists residents on outings to restaurants, cultural events, concerts, etc.
• Uses strong leadership skills to motivate and empower others, to inspire, and create an environment that fosters choice and personal well-being.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 10.00% 50 lbs.

Pushing/pulling 10.00% 50 lbs.

Walking 30.00%

Standing 30.00%

Sitting 10.00%

Climbing stairs/ladders 5.00%

Driving 5.00%

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Disability coverage
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Fun events for employees