Therapeutic Recreation Technician

Come join our fun, dedicated, and growing team! We are seeking an individual who has a passion for learning, embracing change, and encouraging growth. Our team is driven to provide exceptional service and uphold our company's mission of delivering care with compassion and high integrity.

Job Type: Full-time or part-time

Duties and Responsibilities

- The Therapeutic Recreation Technician reports to the Recreational Therapy Director and is responsible for performing recreational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS).

Key duties include:

- Providing socialization and physical activities such as games, sports, and exercises that develop and maintain strength, coordination, and range of motion.

- Implementing activities for the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of the residents.

- Providing mind-stimulating activities such as puzzles, word searches, and crosswords.

- Assisting in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents.

- Conducting resident activity histories and assessments upon resident entry as required by state and federal standards.

- Encouraging residents to participate in planned and non-planned activities.

- Identifying residents who may be at risk for social isolation and implementing plans to ensure their individual social well-being.

- Coordinating recreational activities, including volunteer and auxiliary activities.

- Demonstrating the ability to embrace and project the values of the facility: compassion, positivity, respectful communication, responsibility, trust, community, safety, respect, teamwork, partnership, service, integrity, efficiency, and financial responsibility.

Pay: $16 - $18 (dependent on experience)

Qualifications

- Must hold a current Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) license in the state of Utah.

- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

 -Completion of an approved educational course in therapeutic recreation or six to nine semester/quarter hours of study in therapeutic recreation.

- Completion of an approved practicum.

- Must be cheerful and helpful.

- Experience with geriatric patients is preferred.

Benefits

High competitive wages

Bonus programs

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Employee referral program

Cell phone, movie ticket, and other discounts

If you are a qualified and passionate individual ready to make a difference in people's lives, please apply today!

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Day shift

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Paid training