Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Seniors

St.-James-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team. The role focuses on planning and directing group and individual recreation activities that enhance residents' well-being and engagement.

You will document attendance, support independent activities, and assist residents to and from programs while collaborating with the care plan team to set therapeutic goals and develop patient-specific care plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services.
• Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and individual recreation programs as assigned by the Director of Recreation
• Document program attendance and participation
• Facilitate independent activities for residents
• Assist residents to and from recreation programs
• All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Recreation
• Work as part of the care plan team in determining therapeutic objectives and goals
• Create patient specific care plans
• Other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Elderly care

Program coordination

Group activities

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team. The role focuses on planning and directing group and individual recreation activities that enhance residents' well-being and engagement.

You will document attendance, support independent activities, and assist residents to and from programs while collaborating with the care plan team to set therapeutic goals and develop patient-specific care plans.