Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — Enrich Resident Life

Waverly Heights Ltd.; Gladwyne (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid Medical Insurance

100% employer paid Dental Insurance

100% employer paid Life Insurance and

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance including Loans

Generous 401(k) with non-matching

Job summary

Waverly Heights is seeking a Full Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to enhance resident well-being by designing and implementing interactive programs that foster meaningful emotional and social engagement. Responsibilities include assisting in planning activities, representing the department at care conferences, and maintaining activity documentation.

The ideal candidate will have certification in recreational therapy or music therapy and prior therapeutic recreation experience, with a

Qualifications

• Certification in recreational therapy or Music Therapy is preferred.
• 40 hours per week are scheduled for this role.
• Ideal candidate has exceptional customer service skills, a positive attitude, works well in a team, and is eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation in planning recreational activities and special events.
• Represent the Therapeutic Recreation department at Interdisciplinary Care Conferences.
• Assist with completion of activities assessments as assigned.
• Distribute activity calendars to residents.
• Create and post daily activity sheets in nurses' stations.
• Ensure necessary supplies are available for activities.
• Document participation in resident activities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Certification in recreational therapy or Music Therapy

Job description

Waverly Heights is seeking a Full Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to enhance resident well-being by designing and implementing interactive programs that foster meaningful emotional and social engagement. Responsibilities include assisting in planning activities, representing the department at care conferences, and maintaining activity documentation.

The ideal candidate will have certification in recreational therapy or music therapy and prior therapeutic recreation experience, with a