Recreational Therapy Intern

Byron Health Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Byron Wellness Community offers a Recreational Therapy Intern role focused on creating meaningful experiences for residents and supporting life enrichment activities. You’ll work with the Resident Engagement and Life Enrichment teams, helping plan and facilitate programs while learning documentation and assessment processes.

This internship is suitable for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, with opportunities to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and gain hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Read, write, understand and communicate the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engagement and Life Enrichment teams in creating meaningful experiences for residents.
• Support resident participation and engagement in programs and events.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families.
• Assist with outings, special events, and community activities.
• Learn documentation and assessment processes related to recreational therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Observe and learn therapeutic approaches used with various resident populations.
• Support residents living with dementia, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and other complex conditions.
• Assist with activity preparation, set-up, and clean-up.
• Participate in meetings, training opportunities, and professional development.

Skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Confidentiality

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree program enrollment

Job description

Who We Are

At Byron Wellness Community, our mission is to foster purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our residents and team members. We believe in serving residents with compassion, dignity, respect, and kindness while creating a community where people truly belong.

Description

Who We Are

At Byron Wellness Community, our mission is to foster purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our residents and team members. We believe in serving residents with compassion, dignity, respect, and kindness while creating a community where people truly belong.

Our Team Members Are Guided By Six Core Values

• Commitment
• Communication
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Passion
• Respect

These values aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we care for residents and how we treat one another every day.

Why Team Members Love Working Here

Our Employees Often Describe Byron As a Place With

• Strong commitment to the residents
• Strong peer relationships
• Pride in Byron
• Improved staffing and operations
• Belief in the vision of "One Team, One Standard"

Others mention teamwork, approachable leadership, and culture of helping one another.

If you're looking for a workplace where people genuinely care, you'll find that here.

What Kind of Person Thrives Here?

Our Most Successful Recreational Therapy Interns Are

• Friendly
• Dependable
• Positive
• Patient
• Team-oriented
• Service-minded
• Compassionate
• Willing to help wherever needed
• Able to create a welcoming experience for residents and families

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentives and bonuses
• Relaxed dress code

A Message from Our Team

If you're looking for a place where residents know your name, coworkers support one another, and your work has a meaningful impact every day, you'll find that opportunity here.

If you're compassionate, eager to learn, and committed to serving others, we'd love to meet you.

Come help us create purpose-filled lives through connection, engagement, and meaningful experiences.

Learn. Grow. Create Meaningful Experiences.

At Byron Wellness Community, we believe every resident deserves opportunities for connection, purpose, enjoyment, and personal growth.

As a Recreational Therapy Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals while helping residents engage in meaningful activities that support their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being.

This internship is ideal for students who are looking to build practical experience in a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

As a Recreational Therapy Intern, you'll assist the Resident Engagement and Life Enrichment teams in creating meaningful experiences for residents throughout the community.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with the planning and facilitation of recreational and therapeutic activities
• Supporting resident participation and engagement in programs and events
• Building positive relationships with residents and families
• Assisting with outings, special events, and community activities
• Learning documentation and assessment processes related to recreational therapy
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members
• Observing and learning therapeutic approaches used with various resident populations
• Supporting residents living with dementia, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and other complex conditions
• Assisting with activity preparation, set-up, and clean-up
• Participating in meetings, training opportunities, and professional development activities

Most importantly, you'll help residents experience purpose, connection, and joy throughout their day.

Job Type

Full time and part time available

Requirements

Every other weekend and rotating holidays required

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Read, write, understand and communicate the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals living with dementia, behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or other specialized populations.