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Recreation Therapist

Arch Home Care

Responsibilities:
  • The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, implementation, facilitation, and documentation related to the Therapeutic Recreation activities within the facility.
  • Assess each resident's leisure function and interests upon admission and repeat if needed.
  • Develop care plans based on all assessment findings.
  • Implement Therapeutic Recreation Programming to meet the specific goals laid out in the care plan.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of TR Programs in meeting the interests if the residents and achieving care plan goals.
  • Document resident progress as required by regulation and department policy.
  • Maintain attendance records for all Therapeutic Recreation programs.
  • Maintain statistical data detailing each resident's participation in TR programs.
  • Participate in all Corporate, Facility, and Departmental Quality Assurance initiatives.
  • Plan and implement special events.
  • Plan and implement community outings.
  • Attend all inservices, staff meetings, care plan meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
  • Participate in interdepartmental committees as assigned.
  • Transport residents to and from TR programs.
  • Supervision of volunteers.
  • Setup and operate all necesary equipment for TR programs.
  • Ensure that adequate leisure supplies are available and inform supervisor of supplies that need to be ordered.
  • Develop and post monthly calendar of TR activities on resident unit and at each resident's bedside.
  • Other related assignments as necessary.
Qualifications:
  • CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) or LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) or at least sitting for/eligible to take the CTRS or LCAT exam
  • At least 1 year of work experienced in related field

Education:

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or any of the following Creative Art Therapies: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy
Vacancy posted 17 hours ago
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