Recreation Therapist

Recreation Aide (1199 Union Position) Job Overview

The Recreation Therapist will implement a variety of group activities and programs based on Resident’s individual abilities and preference to encourage and promote Resident participation. Successful Candidate must be compassionate, creative, energetic, and enthusiastic with the desire to enhance the quality of life of residents. Candidate must also have good interpersonal skills, and assists alongside recreation therapist in the Department. Job entails transporting residents to and from programs, running some programs, 1:1 visits and attending trips, assisting with transport to and from off unit programs and other activities related to recreation therapy.

• Energetic, extremely enthusiastic, creative, takes initiative, works well with a team, enjoys working with elderly people.
• Preferably 1+ years experience working in a geriatric/adult population.
• Must be a team player with a compassionate, outgoing, and pleasant personality.
• Must be computer literate and possess strong organizational skills.

• Complies with and interprets the philosophy, objectives, procedures, policies and code of ethics of the facility and the policies of the Recreational Therapy Department.
• Documents Resident attendance/participation daily.
• Maintain care and use of program equipment and materials.
• Conduct therapeutic activities on and off-unit as scheduled.
• Attend Resident trips outside of the facility as per assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.

• $21.59 an Hour

• 1199 benefits after 90 days
• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Employee Perks
• Kinder Care Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer