Certified Recreation Therapist

Certified Recreation Therapist (Eldercare)

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Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-person comprehensive recreational therapy assessment on all Eldercare participants upon enrollment. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

• Conducts in person recreation therapy or activity coordinator assessments semiannually and other assessments as needed.

• Maintain regular attendance at, and participate in, interdisciplinary team meetings communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordinating 24 hour care delivery.

• Plan and implement group and individual activities to improve or maintain the participants cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial and artistic needs.

• Plan and implement activities for dementia-specific population. Oversee daily flow of dementia activities area. Activities may focus on small groups, one-on-one programming and sensory stimulation.

• Completes progress notes, required activities and updates participants progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate timely documentation.

• Organize community outings and special events at the Eldercare Center.

• Updates the plan of care as needed and ensures all care planned activities are completed timely and care plan is closed per Eldercare timelines

• Provides recreational educational and training to support Recreation and Activities Assistants (CNAs, HHA's) and other Center staff members as appropriate

• Creative ability to plan, develop and implement varied activities to meet diversified needs.

• Maintain participants medical records and fulfill Eldercare charting and reporting requirements.

• Provide leisure education to participants and caregivers for activity modification, use of adaptive equipment, activity skill development and recommended supplies for in-home use.

• Maintain general order in the activities area, including daily clean-up, routine supply inventory ordering, petty cash and overall general budgeting.

• Develop, post and distribute a monthly calendar of activities.

• Oversee the aides working in the care center including activities, dietary, clinic and rehab activities, including hiring, counseling and firing certified nurse aides to work in the center.

• Increase participants involvement in the community by organizing at least one special event a year.

• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives

• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of Eldercare

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Recreational Therapy Program or, Certification as an Activity Director. First Aid and BLS or CPR Required

• At least two years experience as a Recreational Therapist or Activity Coordinator preferably in a PACE, adult day care, ALF or SNF. Behavioral health and experience with elders with dementia and Alzheimer's is preferred. Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions and more!