TEMPORARY - Recreation Therapist
Description
HOURS/ SCHEDULE:
Day Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Every other Saturday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Full-time: 75 hours per pay period
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a temporary position. Dates of employment would be 10/30/2026 - 02/22/2027
To assist in planning, executing, under the direct supervision of the Recreation Therapy Director, an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, psychosocial well-being of each resident
JOB FUNCTIONS
A. Responsibilities for Recreation Therapy Assistant
1. Assist in the planning, organizing and executing recreational program to motivate and relate effectively with the geriatric population.
2. Write goals and objectives on assigned residents.
3. Complete initial assessments and MDS on assigned residents.
4. Write quarterly notes on assigned caseload of residents as designated by Recreation therapy Director.
5. Complete recreation therapy quarterly assessment check-off on assigned residents.
6. Write progress notes as needed on assigned residents on specific wings as requested by the Recreation Therapy Director
7. Assess each resident to plan appropriate recreation programs initially and quarterly to meet their individual leisure needs.
8. Attend quarterly, significant change and family request staffing on assigned residents.
9. Transport residents to and from recreation programs.
10. Lead small and large group activities both within the facility.
11. Provide on-on-one visits for assigned group of residents (i.e. sensory, reading, visiting)
12. Organize and carry out resident groups for community outings.
13. Work within flexible schedule to assist during special events that may not fall during regular business hours such as for outings, parties, etc., as well as carrying out other various assignments given by the Recreation Therapy Director.
14. Maintain accurate records of activity participation and/or behaviors for each resident in accordance with federal and state requirements.
15. Communicate with other departments about any necessary issues regarding the residents, including Social Services, Dietary and Nursing.
16. Maintain orderly, clean and well-supplied working area.
17. Promote resident safety at all times and follow on-the-job safety precautions to prevent accidents and infections.
18. Act as a resident advocate.
19. Familiarize with and adhere to the Resident’s Bill of rights and to State and Federal regulations regarding nursing home recreation programs.
20. Familiarize with and adhere to Recreation Therapy Department policies and procedures.
21. Familiarize with and adhere to nursing home personnel policies and procedures.
22. Promote teamwork among staff and residents.
23. May have responsibilities as the facility volunteer coordinator.
24. Attend assigned meetings and in-services.
This job description is not to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the Recreation Therapy Director and Administrator.