Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Full Time

Waverly Heights Ltd.; Gladwyne (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, PA is seeking a Full Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our caregiving team. The role involves designing and implementing interactive programs that promote meaningful emotional and social engagement for residents, and assisting the Director of Therapeutic Recreation with planning activities and events.

Ideal candidates have certification in recreational therapy or music therapy or prior therapeutic recreation experience, strong customer service, and the

Qualifications

• Certification in recreational therapy or Music Therapy preferred.
• 60 minutes per event? (placeholder not to be used)

Responsibilities

• Assist 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

Therapeutic Recreation

Teamwork

Customer service

Planning activities

Education

Certification in recreational therapy or Music Therapy

Job description

Waverly Heights is currently seeking a Full Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team. Waverly's Therapeutic Recreation Specialists play a crucial role in the compassionate care by enhancing the well-being of our residents. If you are a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who enjoys making a difference by helping to design and implement interactive programs for our residents that provide opportunities for meaningful emotional and social engagement, Daily responsibilities of this position include:

• assisting Director of Therapeutic Recreation in planning recreational activities and special events
• representing the Therapeutic Recreation department at Interdisciplinary Care Conferences
• assisting with completion of activities assessments (as assigned)
• distributing activity calendars to residents
• creating and posting daily activity sheets in the nurses' stations
• ensuring necessary supplies are available for activities
• documenting participation in resident activities

Our Therapeutic Recreation Specialist are scheduled 40 hours per week. Certification in recreational therapy or Music Therapy and/or previous experience working in Therapeutic Recreation is preferred. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional customer services skills, a positive attitude, work well in a team environment, and have the ability and willingness to learn. Waverly Heights provides a friendly work atmosphere along with great pay and benefits to support each employee's well-being and success!

Exceptional Benefits

Waverly Heights provides exceptional benefits for full-time employees including:

• 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 Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
• Generous non-matching 401(k) contributions annually to help save for retirement

About Waverly Heights

Welcome to Waverly Heights, where compassion, respect, and the hospitality mentality are the foundation of our organization. Located just outside of Philadelphia in Gladwyne, PA, we take pride in creating an inviting atmosphere where residents and employees alike feel valued and appreciated. At Waverly Heights, we firmly believe that our success stems from the dedication and care of our team members. We support each individual's growth and professional development, recognizing that their contributions play a vital role in our collective achievements. If you are someone who understands the importance of your role in shaping Waverly's success and finds fulfillment in making a positive difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team and be part of something truly exceptional!

Waverly Heights is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. At Waverly Heights, we value and respect the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all individuals, and we actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.