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Recreational Therapist

$22 per hour

Amberwoods of Farmington

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Starting at $22.00/hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

About Us

At Amberwoods of Farmington, we enrich the lives of our residents through compassionate care, meaningful engagement, and individualized support. We are a beautifully renovated, 130-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and Memory Care services.

Join a CMS 4-Star Rated facility known for exceptional care, customer service, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Weekly Pay

  • Paid Meal Breaks

  • Weekend Differential

  • Medical & Dental Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k)

  • Company-Paid Life Insurance

  • 9 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

  • Assess residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized therapeutic recreation programs

  • Lead engaging group and one-on-one activities

  • Adapt interventions based on residents' abilities and preferences

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

  • Support meaningful engagement for residents living with dementia

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy

  • Certification preferred

  • Experience in dementia care and/or long-term care preferred

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Creative, energetic, and team-oriented

  • Availability to work Sundays and holidays

Make a Difference Every Day

Join our Therapeutic Recreation team and help create meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life for the residents we serve.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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