Recreation Therapist
POSITION SUMMARY: Recreation Therapists are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, outcomes-based recreation therapy program tailored to the goals as outlined in the care plan process that meet the needs of the frail elderly.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supports the Recreation Therapy team in completing initial assessments, formulating the initial care plan, supporting appropriate 6 - month documentation, and annual assessments. Daily documentation as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
- Develops engaging programs by consistently monitoring the diversity of the participants served and their interests/needs
- Drives the Recreation Therapy Wellness calendar based upon those interests/needs as identified in the initial care plans, assessments, and participant feedback
- Ability to provide recreation therapy co-treatments and strategies such as Leisure Education and Leisure Counseling to other program departments
- Provides training and programmatic feedback to Recreation/Wellness Assistants
- Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups one-on-ones, and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.) with enthusiasm and purpose
- Assists in the organizing of special events
- Assists with preparing and cleaning up after activities
- Attends any other meetings regarding participant care as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
- Assists in the ordering of supplies for the department as requested and maintains equipment in good condition
- Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families
- Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
- Other duties as requested/assigned