Recreation Therapist

Catholic Health Services; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Consolation, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to assess residents’ needs and develop engaging therapeutic programs within a nursing home setting.

You will work with Memory Care residents, attend care plan meetings, and document progress in EMR/MDS. The role includes planning events, coordinating outings, and ensuring safe transport of residents to activities.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• Must be able to work Sunday-Thursday schedule and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents for leisure needs and develop therapeutic recreation programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team during care plan meetings.
• Complete EMR and MDS progress notes and care plan documentation.
• Plan memory care unit events and community outings.
• Transport residents to therapeutic activities within the facility.

Skills

Memory care

Care planning

EMR/MDS

Calendar management

Resident transport

Software literacy

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

IN2L

Apple Music

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canva

Google Slides

Social media

Job description

Overview

Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality driven care. We offer Long Term, Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Our Lady of Consolation is located on the beautiful Great South Bay and is comprised of a 345-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center.Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing patient driven health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for assessing residents’ recreational, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs and developing therapeutic recreation programs that enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support psychosocial well-being within the nursing home setting. The CTRS works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide meaningful activities and therapeutic interventions for residents.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Memory Care/Alzheimer’s residents.
• Attend care plan meetings with team. Develop care plans, goals and approaches.
• Complete EMR and MDS progress notes and care plan documentation.
• Assess patients/residents for leisure needs.
• Develop and maintain calendar for memory care unit.
• Implement special events on the unit and in the auditorium, such as crafts and creating customs
• Plan community outings for long term residents. Reserve location. Prepare cost estimate for planned trips and activities.
• Complete daily statistics of program attendance.
• Transport residents throughout the facility to attend therapeutic programs
• Ability to use software programs including but not limited to, Activity Connection IN2L, Apple Music, Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, google slides and social media.
• Assist with rehab assessments on weekends
• Assist with music during Catholic mass on Sundays.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Must be able to work required schedule, Sunday- Thursday 8:30am-4:40pm.
• Must be able to work rotating holidays.

Salary Range

USD $33.90 - USD $45.20 /Hr.

Conclusion

The pay for this position ranges from $33.90-$45.20 per hour.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include anybonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this jobandit does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.