Geriatric Recreation Therapist | Plan Activities

St. James Healthcare Center, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team in New York.

The role involves planning and conducting group and individual recreation programs for residents, documenting attendance, and facilitating activities to support overall care plans. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Recreation, creating patient-specific care plans, and assisting residents to participate in programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with frail or elderly population required.
• Experience in social or recreational programs.
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• TRS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and individual recreation programs.
• Document program attendance and participation.
• Facilitate independent activities for residents.
• Assist residents to and from recreation programs.
• Work with care plan team to determine therapeutic objectives and goals.
• Create patient-specific care plans.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Elderly care

Social recreation

Communication skills

TRS certification

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team in New York.

The role involves planning and conducting group and individual recreation programs for residents, documenting attendance, and facilitating activities to support overall care plans. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Recreation, creating patient-specific care plans, and assisting residents to participate in programs.