Recreational Therapist
Temporary Position: Starting in January for approximately 12 weeks
Overview
The Recreational Therapist is responsible for the coordination and planning of therapeutic and recreational activities for participants.
What you’ll do
- Conducts assessments of participants and communicates participant changes with team members.
- Coordinates 24-hour care delivery.
- Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.
- Records progress reports in the participant's medical record.
- Develops, implements and supervises the Activity Program.
- Plans and provides both group and individual activities, including community outings and special events.
- Communicates with skilled nursing or assisted living locations the therapeutic needs of participants. Assesses participants’ activities and involvement and collaborates with team members.
- Develops a monthly calendar of events.
- Attends team meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
- Serves as a resource to team members and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.
- Demonstrates active participation in QI processes
- Coordinates with various community resources.
What it takes
- Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Therapy or Bachelor of Art from an accredited college
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certificate
- CPR certification
- 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program providing recreation services to the elderly population (preferred)
- Experience coordinating services for a frail elderly population within the past 5 years (preferred)
Why Brio Living Services
- Make an impact on the lives of older adults!
- $500 Team Member Referral bonus program
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org
BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
