Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist Description The Soldiers\' Home in Holyoke is

seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate professional for our

Recreational Therapist vacancy. The incumbents for these positions will

assist the department director with planning, organizing, and

instructing Veterans through participation in both individual and group

leisure activities in accordance with their needs and capabilities.

Schedule: This position is 24 hours per week; varied schedule to include

working every weekend and some holiday coverage Duties and

Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all

inclusive): Assist in the planning and implementation of activities

suitable for Veterans in a long-term care facility Assist in the

development of individual Veteran therapeutic goals and objectives

Support Veterans\' spiritual, emotional and physical needs Responsible

for the completion of recreation documentation (i.e. progress notes,

assessments, MDS) Assist with community trips and special events Order

and maintain recreational supplies and equipment to ensure their

availability and safety for Veteran use Provide leisure education

designed to help the Veterans acquire the knowledge and skills necessary

for independence and social involvement Attend professional meetings,

seminars and conferences to maintain a comprehensive and current

knowledge of recreation therapy Required Qualifications: Knowledge and

understanding of Recreation Therapy principles and techniques Ability to

work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team Ability to

deal tactfully with others and to lead a group Ability to motivate

others and interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional

stress Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others

Ability to exercise sound judgement as well as discretion in handling

confidential information Preferred Qualifications: CTRS Certification

(Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Experience working in a

long-term care facility Experience working with geriatric and/or

memory-impaired populations Talent for recognizing the cultural

diversity of the Home and ensure sensitive and equitable treatment for

all who work and visit the facility Please see the Veterans Home Holyoke

website for the complete job description.