Recreation Therapist

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our Lady of Consolation, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to assess residents, develop therapeutic recreation programs and enhance quality of life in the memory care unit.

The CTRS will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, attend care plan meetings, document in EMR/MDS, plan outings and lead engaging activities for long‑term residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Work with Memory Care residents and develop care plans and goals.
• Attend care plan meetings and document approaches.
• Complete EMR and MDS progress notes and care plan documentation.
• Assess residents for leisure needs and plan activities.
• Develop and maintain calendar for memory care unit.
• Plan and implement events on unit and auditorium, including crafts.
• Coordinate community outings and prepare cost estimates.
• Record daily attendance statistics for the program.
• Transport residents to therapeutic activities within the facility.
• Use software including IN2L, Word, Excel, Canva, Google Slides and social media.
• Assist with rehab assessments on weekends and with Mass music.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy or related field

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Description du poste

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.