Creative Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD in New York is seeking an Activity Therapist to support the recreation and interdisciplinary teams, delivering therapeutic programs that meet emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents.

The role emphasizes creativity, organization and strong communication with residents, families and staff, with group and one-to-one activities, including the arts, and inclusion of evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is required; additional arts/creative disciplines are a plus.
• 1 year or more of LTC facility experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Responsabilités

• Welcomes, acquaints and orients new residents to the facility; Interview, evaluates and assesses each newly assigned resident.
• Designs, implements, conducts and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs (group and one to ones) including the creative arts, which meet resident needs and maximize resident strengths.
• Inputs group and individual programs in the recreation calendar in a timely manner.
• Provides therapeutic and meaningful activities: such as group and individual programs as scheduled.
• Encourages residents' voluntary participation in activities; such as special and holiday events, and all types of weekly entertainment.
• Invites and escorts residents to on and off activity programs ensuring their safety and security by monitoring whereabouts during programs, and at all times when residents are present.
• Initiates and maintains progress notes, MDS and Care plans on each resident on assigned floors and relates goals and progress of residents.
• All related documentation must be updated on time.
• Appropriately utilizes specific behavioral techniques for dementia resident and other populations.
• Demonstrates consistent punctuality and attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Formation

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Description du poste

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD in New York is seeking an Activity Therapist to support the recreation and interdisciplinary teams, delivering therapeutic programs that meet emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents.

The role emphasizes creativity, organization and strong communication with residents, families and staff, with group and one-to-one activities, including the arts, and inclusion of evenings, weekends and holidays.