Recreational Therapy Assistant Jobs

We are a 120-bed facility located in the beautiful woods of Columbia County.

A leading senior care provider in the area we are conveniently located in close proximity to the Taconic State Parkway, offering a very peaceful commute.

We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapy Assistant to join our team!

Recreational therapy is a process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to promote psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• Transporting residents throughout the facility.
• Maintaining a record of residents’ participation in programs.
• Assisting residents with personal items and decorations to promote a comfortable living environment for each individual.
• Engaging with residents and reporting any change in condition to appropriate clinical staff.
• Providing emotional and social support to residents.
• Respecting the dignity and encouraging the independence of all residents.
• Escorting residents to community events and off-site outings.
• Conducting surveys and interviews of residents to determine their interests, talents, and resident satisfaction.
• Encouraging resident participation in programs, clubs, and social activities.

Our ideal candidate is fun, independent, outgoing, professional, and able to handle stressful situations.

High School diploma or equivalency required.

YOU MUST LIKE PEOPLE (and cats).

Visit to see the difference between our facility and the others.

https://www.pinehavencarecenter.com/

To discuss this opportunity, contact Tom Rizzo @ 585-317-6773 or [email protected]