Recreation Assistant

Job Title

Recreational Therapist

Job Location

Bronx, NY 10463

Job Overview

Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs. This position uses a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music, and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Compensation

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: Bronx, NY 10463: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day activities of residents where assigned by the Recreation Director
• Initiate and promote activities within facility and stimulate patient interests and well-being
• Regulate programs in accordance with patient capabilities, needs, and interests.
• Transport residents to and from activity room as required, in addition to other areas
• Work with interdisciplinary team departments and staff members to promote the best possible care for the residents
• Provide support and leadership for other activity department staff meetings, contact relatives for patients requests and work with relatives concerning patients concerns and needs
• Involved in-service training , review their assessments and program goals.
• Prepare progress reports for medical staff reflecting patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression
• Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records Department activity assessment, progress notes, and discharge summary
• Assess patients’ needs using observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients
• Take part in treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests
• Teach patients about ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation or Certified Activities Director (Preferred)
• 1 or more years’ experience in a skilled nursing setting (Preferred)
• Must also have experience working with Dementia patients (Preferred)

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