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)
United Methodist Homes, a non-profit senior living organization serving its 140-year mission to provide relationship-centered care, is currently seeking 2 Recreational Therapy Aides to work at our Wesley Village campus located in Shelton, CT in our assisted living setting: Wesley Heights.
Shifts Available:
Purpose: Assists in presenting activities to provide therapeutic recreation services designed to improve the psychosocial, physical and mental well-being of residents.
Essential Responsibilities:
Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma.
Experience: One year (1) of experience in interacting with individuals in long term care. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Licensure: N/A
Testing: Pre-placement drug test required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Physical and Mental Demands: See reverse for details This job description is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities of the job, but is not intended to describe other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
Clear All
0 Recreational Therapist jobs found in Stratford, CT area