Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (TRD) Per Diem

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities. This role involves planning group and individual activities to enhance residents' skills, documenting assessments and progress, and ensuring their safety during community outings. A Bachelor's Degree and TRD Certification are required, with no prior experience necessary. The position offers a per diem schedule and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree and TRD Certification.
• Experience: No experience necessary.
• Licensure: Valid driver's license and CT state TRD or CTRS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct group activities and one-to-one sessions.
• Document resident assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings.
• Transport residents to activities and prepare the activity area.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and notify Coordinator of needs.
• Exhibit leadership qualities and engage residents in programs.
• Facilitate group processes and manage residents' interpersonal needs.
• Document the needs and progress of the residents.
• Participate in community outings ensuring Resident safety.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines

Ability to read and communicate effectively

Ability to utilize various software packages

Education

Bachelor's Degree

TRD Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Perform diversified duties to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities.

Reports To: Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation

Titles Supervised: N/A

Schedule: Per Diem

DUTIES

1. Organize and carry out appropriate group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills.
2. Complete documentation of resident/patient assessment, progress notes, attendance MED A documentation, discharge summaries in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
3. Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings.
4. Transport resident to and from scheduled activity area. Prepare activity area.
5. Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and notify Coordinator of needs.
6. Drive Mozaic Senior Life vehicles as required for outings; attend and participate in a variety of staff meetings. Maintain regular attendance.
7. The TRD will exhibit leadership qualities, mentor residents, and engage them when participating in recreation programs.
8. The TRD will demonstrate the ability to facilitate group process and will also be able to manage the interpersonal needs of the residents.
9. The TRD will demonstrate the ability to assess and document the needs and progress of the residents.
10. The TRD will participate on Resident community outings as required, demonstrating Resident safety.
11. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree and TRD Certification
• Experience: No experience necessary
• Licensure: Valid driver's license. CT state Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to read and communicate effectively; Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.

This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.