Recreation Therapist

• →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.

• 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

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or any of the following Creative Art Therapies: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy