Recreation Therapist

Schedule:

Full Time, days - 8:30am - 5pm (flexible) rotating weekends, and evening shifts 

Main Function:

Job Specific Competencies: 

• Demonstrates strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills to effectively manage activities and share information with appropriate audiences.


• Develops individualized care plans with clearly defined, measurable goals.


• Completes initial and ongoing recreation and activity assessments for all residents.


• Plans and facilitates engaging large and small group activities according to the monthly activity calendar.


• Safely transports residents to and from all activity programs.


• Participates as an active member of interdisciplinary care plan meetings.


• Exhibits confidence and enthusiasm when leading group activities.


• Works independently while remaining flexible and responsive to changing priorities.


• Effectively prioritizes responsibilities to maximize resident engagement and benefit.


• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information related to residents, staff, and the health system.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Availability to work rotating weekends and evening shifts.


• Required: Energetic, creative, and motivated individuals who demonstrate leadership in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.


• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Preferred: Experience working with the geriatric population, including dementia care.


• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with recreation experience, or equivalent credentials preferred.


• Valid NYS driver’s license and willingness to drive the resident transport bus.

Education and Experience: 

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.00

Starting Pay: Based on experience 

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