A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
Recreation Therapist Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT Day Shift / 32hrs/wkThe recreation therapist will be required to evaluate, plan, implement and document according to the CT DPH standards as well as the expectations of the Director. This individual will create therapeutic recreation programs that benefit each residents health, functional status and overall quality of life. The individual will be responsible for the successful provision of recreation and leisure in 1:1 sessions, small groups, large groups and house wide facility events. This individual will maintain a diverse calendar of programs to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical needs of each individual resident. This individual will need specific experience with programming for residents with dementia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintains adherence to Masonicare Customer Service expectations 2. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans which are age and culturally relevant; and address each residents social, emotional, physical, psychological and cognitive status for the residents/patients. 3. Plans and implements 1:1 intervention, small group activities, large groups activities, community trips, special events and entertainment; and motivates residents to participate. Transports residents to/from programs.4. Completes and maintains documentation standards including assessments, participation records, care plans, notes, MDS, etc.5. Communicates effectively and tactfully with residents and recognizes their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Attends meetings and participates in educational programs and in- services as required. 6. Understands and follows universal precautions and chemicals used in their department.7. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of TRD certification. CTRS certification through NCTRC is preferred. Dementia specific training and experience is required.
Education/Certification:
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or Certification through NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Minimum Requirement of Associates Degree with TRD certification is required.#joinourteam #recreationtherapist Day Shift / 32hrs/wk
