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Recreation Therapist

$17 per hour

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Job Description

Job Description

Type

Full Time

Recreation Therapist

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team.

Recreation Therapist Job Description:

  • Responsible for planning and conducting group and individual recreation programs as assigned by the Director of Recreation

  • Responsible for documenting program attendance and participation

  • Facilitate independent activities for residents

  • Assist residents to and from recreation programs

  • All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Recreation

  • Work as part of the care plan team in determining therapeutic objectives and goals.

  • Create patient specific care plans

  • Other duties as required

Recreation Therapist Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Experience working with the frail or elderly population.

  • Experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services.

  • Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a plus

Shift Needs: Full Time and Per Diem

Pay Rate: $17 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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