Recreational Therapist (Home-Based)

All Seniors Foundation; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

All Seniors Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Home-Based Recreational Therapist to design and implement activities that enhance mental engagement, social interaction, and overall well-being for seniors in their homes.

You will create customized programs using art, music, crafts, gentle exercise, and games, track progress, and coordinate with family caregivers and the care team to sustain engagement and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• CTRS certification preferred.
• Experience with older adults or home health setting is desirable.
• Creativity, empathy, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ interests, abilities, and therapy goals.
• Develop individualized recreational programs tailored to each senior’s needs.
• Facilitate activities that promote mental stimulation, creativity, and socialization.
• Track client progress and adjust activities to optimize benefits.
• Collaborate with caregivers and families to support sustained engagement.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Recreational Therapist (Home-Based) – Enhancing Quality of Life Through Engaging Activities

Company: All Seniors Foundation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

About Us

All Seniors Foundation supports elderly clients with in-home services that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. Through therapeutic activities, we help seniors engage with their interests and passions, fostering a sense of purpose, enjoyment, and vitality.

Role Overview

As a Home-Based Recreational Therapist, you will design and implement activities that improve seniors’ mental engagement, cognitive function, and social interaction. From art, music, and crafts to gentle exercise and games, you will create programs that encourage joy, connection, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ interests, abilities, and therapy goals.
• Develop individualized recreational programs tailored to each senior’s needs.
• Facilitate activities that promote mental stimulation, creativity, and socialization.
• Track client progress and adjust activities to optimize benefits.
• Collaborate with caregivers and families to support sustained engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Certification as a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) preferred.
• Experience working with older adults or in a home health setting.
• Creativity, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing professional support and training opportunities.
• A positive, mission-aligned work environment.

All Seniors Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

What to Expect on the Job

Daily work blends in-home therapy with care coordination — adjusting treatment to each patient’s home environment, training family caregivers, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with the broader care team.

Why Work with All Seniors Foundation

All Seniors Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving older adults across Los Angeles County. we’ve grown over the years because the seniors and families we serve trust us — and that trust is built by the team behind every program. Joining us means working alongside committed professionals, having a stable, mission-driven role, and seeing the real impact of your work every single week.

• Competitive pay scaled to LA market rates
• Benefits package including paid time off and health coverage for full-time roles
• Mission-driven culture — every role connects directly to senior wellbeing
• Tight-knit team that supports each other across disciplines
• Flexible scheduling for many positions (especially in-home roles)

Career Development & Training

we invest in our team. Whether you’re early-career or seasoned, you’ll have access to continuing education credits, professional certification support, peer mentorship, and clear paths to advance into senior or specialty roles within our organization. we grow the team from within whenever possible.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

All Seniors Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. we welcome applicants of every background, identity, and lived experience. Bilingual candidates (Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Mandarin, Russian, and other Los Angeles-area languages) are especially encouraged to apply, as language access is a daily part of how we serve our community.

Role type: Recreational Therapist (Home-Based)

Employment type: Full Time Part Time Per Diem

Location: Alhambra CA Beverly Hills CA Burbank CA Compton CA Culver City CA Downey CA El Monte CA Encino CA Glendale CA Hawthorne CA Inglewood CA Lancaster CA Long Beach CA Los Angeles CA Monterey Park CA Norwalk CA Palmdale CA Pasadena CA Pomona CA Santa Clarita CA Santa Monica CA Torrance CA West Covina CA West Hollywood CA Whittier CA

State: California