Geriatric Recreation Therapist: Lead Care & Activities

Trinity Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day Health Benefits

Daily pay

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Trinity Health, through St Francis LIFE Riverfront in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a RECREATION THERAPIST to plan, develop, and implement therapeutic recreational activities for participants, including those with Alzheimer's and related dementia.

Home visits may be required; local travel within New Castle County is expected. The role entails supervision of staff, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and driving quality improvement in the recreation department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy related field OR NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in therapeutic recreation related services with geriatric population.
• Valid Drivers License and use of personal vehicle for home care/community visit requirements.
• Minimum of one (1) year documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training onsite upon hire.
• Must manage conflict well, be customer focused and be able to adapt to ongoing change with regard to work priorities and be flexible with work priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the recreational therapy department, including staffing, assessments, and referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and various assessments.
• Plan and implement treatments to address participants' diverse needs, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Plan and oversee activities for dementia-specific populations, including coordinating personal care and providing support to staff.
• Lead quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Develop discipline-specific standards of care for the activities department.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Geriatrics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification

Job description

Trinity Health, through St Francis LIFE Riverfront in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a RECREATION THERAPIST to plan, develop, and implement therapeutic recreational activities for participants, including those with Alzheimer's and related dementia.

Home visits may be required; local travel within New Castle County is expected. The role entails supervision of staff, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and driving quality improvement in the recreation department.