Recreation Therapist

Employment Type:
Full time Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
This position is responsible for coordinating and providing all activities with day program

Recreation Therapist

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm,

Status: Full time

Location: LIFE New Jersey, 2475 McClellan Avenue Pennsauken NJ

Incentives: 1st Day Benefits

We are looking for compassionate and caring Recreation Therapist to join our LIFE New Jersey team. LIFE New Jersey Healthcare is a member of Trinity Health PACE. Our facility ministers exclusively to the elderly through a coordinated care model which provides preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services designed to assist older individuals to live as independently as possible while continuing to live within their community.


This position will be housed primarily at the LIFE New Jersey facility. However, occasional home care work may be required.

What we offer:

• Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus
• Competitive salary and benefit package, including 1st Day Benefit coverage and Daily Pay
• Career paths and professional development

• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program

What you will do:

• Provide personal care assistance maintaining the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming
• Assist participants in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking
• Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance
• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy related field or NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification. Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in activities/therapeutic recreation related services with geriatric population.

• Minimum of one (1) year documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Must be action-oriented, have business acumen, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision quality, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.

We have an energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!


Apply now!


Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.