Recreation Assistant

CareRite Centers, LLC; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop, coordinate and implement programs for residents, providing a therapeutic environment that supports cognitive, physical, social and psychological well‑being. The role offers up to $28 per hour based on experience.

CTRS or LCAT eligibility is required or candidate must be eligible for CTRS certification. 1–2 years in the field, strong MDS/Point Click Care documentation skills, and bilingual ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• CTRS or LCAT eligibility required, or eligibility for CTRS certification.
• Knowledge of MDS and Point Click Care documentation.
• 1–2 years experience in the field.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement resident programs to support cognitive, physical, social and psychological well‑being.
• Assess residents and tailor activities to individual plan of care.
• Coordinate on‑unit and outdoor events and celebrate monthly calendars.
• Create and decorate monthly bulletin boards and seasonal unit decorations.
• Transport residents to activities and assist with on‑site and off‑unit programs.
• Collaborate with other recreation staff to run parties and events.
• Assist with documentation and calendar preparation as directed by supervisors.

Skills

CTRS eligibility

LCAT eligibility

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

Recreation Assistant

As the Recreation Therapistyou will develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residentsto provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of cognitive, physical, social and psychological well being.

Pay Rate: Up to $28 an hour (Based on Experience)

Applicant must be a CTRS,LCATor is eligible for their CTRS certification. Applicant must be energetic, enthusiastic, and creativewith good interpersonal and communication skills, good medical documentation skills, with knowledge of the M.D.S and Point Click Care documentation. Applicant must have at least 1-2 years experience in the field. Applicant must be knowledgeable aboutthe MDS and other Therapeutic Recreation documentation. Bilingual is a plus.

Recreation Therapist Job Description:

• Creative individual with ability to think outside of the box working with residents.
• Knowledge of MDS, care plans and electronic medical record preferred. Must be computer literate.
• Perform daily assessments of residents to determine programs according to individual plan of care.
• Promote activities in a way that piques residents.
• Assist with on and off unit events.
• Coordinate on unit parties and work with other Rec. Therapist.
• Transport residents to off unit and outdoor programs.
• Attend outdoor trips with residents.
• Assist with calendar preparation and execution of events and programs
• Create and ensures monthly program calendar is designed and implemented based on residents abilities, interests hobbies, religions and work/volunteer experience
• Decorate monthly bulletin boards and create monthly seasonal unit decorations.
• Identify and place requisitions from supervisor for needed supplies for planned activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Memory Care Director/Therapeutic Recreation Director

Recreation Therapist Requirements/Qualifications:

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s or Masters Degree from an accredited College, as required for licensure or Certification. TRS,CTRS or LCAT are welcome.

• Ability to multi task and manage time effectively. Ability to play an instrument a plus.
• 1-2 years experience

Pay Rate: Up to $28 an hour (Based on Experience) Monday-Friday

An Equal Opportunity Employer