SENIOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT (RECREATION)

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistant to develop and supervise recreational activities for pediatric residents. This role involves coordinating care plans, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and fostering a supportive environment for children's rehabilitation and socialization.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's with 2+ years experience.
• 2-5 years in pediatric therapeutic programs.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate recreational activities for inpatient residents.
• Manage caseload and ensure timely documentation.
• Prepare monthly activities calendars and evaluate participant engagement.

Skills

Recreational program development

Data entry

Documentation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related medical or educational field

Associate's Degree with relevant experience

Job description

SENIOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT (RECREATION)

Join us to apply for the SENIOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT (RECREATION) role at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children.

Job Overview

The Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistant develops, implements, coordinates, and supervises recreational activities for inpatient residents. The role supports care, treatment, rehabilitation, socialization, and psychological adjustment. It also involves ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining necessary certifications to uphold the hospital's mission of providing high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist the Lead TAA in developing and coordinating the Recreation program activities.
2. Manage a caseload and ensure all documentation and care plans are completed timely.
3. Prepare monthly activities calendars for residents.
4. Participate as a member of the care plan team, sharing information about residents’ activities and behaviors.
5. Deliver activities to participants and evaluate their engagement.
6. Investigate incidents, notify relevant team members, and prepare reports as needed.
7. Assist with orientation and supervision of volunteers and interns if required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related medical or educational field, or an Associate's Degree with at least two years of relevant experience in recreation, psychology, or education. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Experience: Two to five years in pediatric therapeutic programs or related fields, with experience in data entry and documentation.

Why Join Us?

Become part of our compassionate team where dedication makes a difference. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and welcomes all children, families, and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.