Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

Jimmy Jazz; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Shores in Scarborough, ME is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist to plan, develop and implement person-centered programs for residents. This full-time role focuses on activities that enhance physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being, following the APIE process.

You will work with a team to deliver meaningful activities and document progress. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS eligibility or current CTRS, CPR preferred, valid driver's license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation with CTRS eligibility or CTRS.
• Experience in a therapeutic recreation program.
• Ability to sit for CTRS exam or have CTRS.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of current state and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Flexible/rotating schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Vaccination against Influenza and required Public Health vaccines; TB test on hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual resident needs and interests.
• Conduct assessments to determine residents’ abilities, preferences, and goals for recreation therapy.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized activity plans.
• Complete resident documentation and life stories; attend resident/family conferences.
• Encourage resident participation and respect individual choices and preferences.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities to promote socialization and cognitive/physical well-being.
• Escort residents for on-site and off-site programs.
• Maintain progress records and adapt activities as needed.
• Uphold residents’ dignity, autonomy, and well-being.
• Prepare and format life stories and document minutes of resident councils.
• Communicate with Piper Shores staff regarding concerns or incidents.
• Assist with transportation as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

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• Location 15 PIPER RD,Scarborough, ME, 04070,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Recreation, Recreation Therapy , Health Care
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt 80

Description

Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for our residents with a person-centered approach to care.

Recreation Therapists work with a team of Recreation Therapists and Professionals to plan, develop, and implement person-centered recreation al programs that enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. This role focuses on creating meaningful, individualized activities that align with residents' preferences, abilities, and life histories following the APIE process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Schedule, full-time, 40 hours per week, weekend and holiday requirement.

• Develop and implement engaging therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual resident needs and interests.
• Conduct assessments to determine residents’ abilities, preferences, and goals for recreation therapy.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized activity plans.
• Completes the MDS, resident care plans, assessments and life stories. Attends resident/family conferences (IDT Meetings).
• Encourages residents to take an active part in the community and recreation programs while respecting personal choices and preferences.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being.
• Escorts residents for on-site and off-site scheduled programs.
• Records and maintains accurate documentation of residents’ progress and responses to program; modifies activities as needed.
• Upholds each resident’s dignity, autonomy, and physical well-being.
• Responsible for completing resident council minutes and formatting and proofing of all life stores preparation before publication.
• Communicates with other Piper Shores staff regarding resident concerns, problems, or incidents immediately.
• Drives Piper Shores’ vehicles and/or accompany residents for activity transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and one (1) year experience in a therapeutic recreation program. Applicants must be able to sit for CTRS exam, or have current CTRS by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Strong desire and ability to work with the senior population including those with dementia
• Current and ongoing CPR certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of current state and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be available to work a flexible/rotating schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direction.

  All employees must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.