Recreational Therapist jobs in Riverside, CA

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist, PACE Program (Murrieta)
  • Neighborhood Healthcare
  • Murrieta, CA FULL_TIME
  • Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

    As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

    We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

    ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

    The Recreation Therapist (RT) will coordinate, plan, supervise, and implement therapeutic and recreational programs and activities for the elderly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing all-inclusive PACE care. This role will build a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the PACE participants by evaluating their needs, developing groups, and individual programming to meet those needs.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Plans and implements group and individual activities to improve or maintain the participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, and artistic needs
    • Oversees daily flow of activities for dementia specific population to determine if smaller groups, one-on-one programming, or sensory stimulation are needed
    • Organizes community outings and special events, including arranging for participant transportation, entertainment, catering, and involvement of other staff
    • Develops a monthly calendar of PACE activities for participants
    • Evaluates plans to promote effective programs according to participant abilities and preferences within daily flow of events
    • Provides leisure education to participants and caregivers for activity modification, use of adaptive equipment, activity skill development, and recommended supplies for in-home use
    • Maintains general order in the activities area, including daily clean-up, routine supply inventory ordering, petty cash, and overall general budgeting
    • Conducts an initial in-person comprehensive recreational assessment, including semi-annual reassessments, as needed
    • Coordinates with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant
    • Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings
    • Maintains and completes charting in participant medical records and reporting according to requirements, including signature and dates on progress notes
    • Assists participants with non-skilled activities of daily living (ADL), as needed
    • Develops specific therapeutic programs as part of the plan of care, including recreational and social activities
    • Communicates with skilled nursing or assisted living facilities the therapeutic needs of participants
    • Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the PACE Center
    • Coordinates with various community resources and partners to enhance recreational programming

     

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or related field
    • Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification preferred
    • Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
    • Two years social or recreational programming experience for frail and elderly populations required
    • Valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required

     

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
    • Knowledgeable about and experience with psycho-social problems of aging
    • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Excellent planning and organizational ability
    • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
    • Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time

    Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:  Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

    Pay range: $31.17 - $38.10 per hour. Depending on experience.

  • 1 Month Ago

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In Person - Behavioral Therapist
  • Behavioral Therapist - Tutor Me Education
  • Claremont, CA OTHER
  • Tutor Me Education is reshaping how students learn. We are looking for therapists to provide 1:1 instruction to students in Claremont, CAHere are the details: Location: (In-Person) Claremont, CA 91711...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Store Sales Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA TEMPORARY
  • OverviewCome shape the future of the outdoors REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the...
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Recreational Assistant - Cottonwood Canyon Hills
  • Action Property Management
  • Elsinore, CA FULL_TIME
  • Action Property Management, the leader in community management, is seekingSeasonal Part-Time Recreational Assistantsto join our team atCottonwood Canyon Hillsproperty inLake Elsinore, CA. Action is an...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Therapist
  • Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County, Inc.
  • Moreno Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Therapist Position Summary: The therapist assesses and counsels individuals and families regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan, in variou...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Crittenton Services for Children and Families
  • Moreno Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Therapist Position Summary: The therapist assesses and counsels individuals and families regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan, in variou...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Refugee Child Care Worker - On Call/Part-time
  • Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services
  • Azusa, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services has served the complex needs of at-risk youth with emo...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and consultative supervision of the Occupational The...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Refugee Child Care Worker - Facility Manager PM/NOC
  • ETTIE LEE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
  • Azusa, CA
  • Job Details Level Undisclosed Job Location Oak Knolls - Azusa, CA Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Leve...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $1,788-2,060 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in MORENO VALLEY, California. J...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,600-2,100 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Perris, CA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in PERRIS, California. Job Descri...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,600-2,100 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Perris, CA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in PERRIS, California. Job Description...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Counselor- On Call/Part time
  • Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services
  • Fontana, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services has served the complex needs of at-risk youth with emo...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 55 miles (89 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871. Riverside was fou...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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Riverside, California area prices
were up 3.0% from a year ago

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