Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

North Ridge Health and Rehab; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

401(k) plan

PTO (paid time off)

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

On-site day care – 50% discount

Pet insurance

Daily pay options

Job summary

North Ridge Health and Rehab in New Hope, MN is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our clinical team. This full-time role focuses on planning and implementing a therapeutic recreation program that meets the physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of our residents.

The successful candidate will have a special interest in geriatric care, be able to follow written and oral directions, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a special interest in working with geriatric residents.
• Must learn and follow therapeutic recreational techniques and documentation procedures.
• Ability to generate enthusiasm during programs and be willing to participate in special events.
• Excellent communication skills are needed.
• The ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Applicants certified in Therapeutic Recreation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting activity programs under direct supervision; assisting with outings; recruiting and transporting residents to and from programs; conducting one to one therapeutic visit with residents; assisting in planning special events; responsible for a caseload of residents and records daily attendance; gives input for care/family conferences; assisting with decorations and publicity of therapeutic programs

Job description

North Ridge Health and Rehab in New Hope, MN is looking to hire an Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team? If so, please read on!

This Therapeutic Recreation Specialist position earns a competitive salary, we also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, on-site day care at a 50% discounted rate for full time and Part-time employees, pet insurance and daily pay options.

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of our Therapeutic Recreation program which meets the physical, mental, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of our residents.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a special interest in working with geriatric residents. In addition, the individual must assume responsibility for learning and following therapeutic recreational techniques and documentation procedures. Position requires the ability to generate enthusiasm during programs and be willing to participate in special events. Excellent communication skills are needed. The ability to follow oral and written directions is needed as well. Applicants certified in Therapeutic Recreation are preferred.

Duties

Major job functions of the Recreation Specialist include Planning and conducting activity programs under direct supervision; assisting with outings; recruiting and transporting residents to and from programs; conducting one to one therapeutic visit with residents; assisting in planning special events; responsible for a caseload of residents and records daily attendance; gives input for care/family conferences; assisting with decorations and publicity of therapeutic programs

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time health care position works 8-hour shifts. 8am-4:30pm with a one Saturday every other month.