Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - Full Time Day - Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Tue - Sat 1[...]

Elizabeth Seton Children’s; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to enhance the lives of children through engaging recreational activities. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to plan and implement meaningful events, ensuring every child receives the attention and care they deserve. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of residents, making each day rewarding and fulfilling. If you are passionate about recreation and have a heart for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience, preferably with pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recreational activities for children.
• Maintain supplies and assist in organizing events and decorations.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance the organization’s services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Event Planning

Organizational Skills

Pediatric Care Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - Full Time Day - Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Tue - Sat 10a - 6p

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Position Summary

To assist the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in planning and implementation of recreational activities and programmatic events for the children in the Children’s Center.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Strive to improve the organization’s systems and services.
• Collaborate with team members to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
• Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Complete daily session attendance/statistics in the EMR.
• Assist in decorating the facility for holidays and events.
• Assist in planning and implementing special events.
• Maintain supplies in an organized manner and assist in their selection and ordering.
• Attend all relevant educational in-services and team meetings.
• Assist CTRS with individual and group activities.
• Provide individual activities as assigned by neighborhood CTRS.
• Keep the neighborhood CTRS informed about resident participation and responses to activities.
• Maintain a flexible schedule.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the CTRS, Chief Rehabilitation Officer, or Vice President of Operations.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma; Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Health-Related Field preferred.

Experience

• At least 2 years of related experience; pediatric experience preferred.

Employee Requirements

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Meet health standards as per NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Meet general health requirements, including a medical and physical exam.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Assist in resident evacuation if necessary.

Working Conditions

• Work in a well-lit, ventilated area.
• Subject to interruptions.
• May require working beyond normal hours or in different roles temporarily.

Salary Range

$24.44/Hr. to $26.47/Hr.