Recreation Therapist

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