About This Role
This role involves organizing, implementing, and directing therapeutic recreation programs and activities tailored to meet the physical, intellectual, psychological, and social needs of residents. The work is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, ensuring a high degree of quality resident care.
Responsibilities
- Assess resident needs and interests, plan and develop individualized treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs, providing assistance as needed
- Participate in resident care conferences
- Seek family knowledge of resident’s leisure history and preferences, and encourage involvement and support of current recreational goals
- Submit vehicle, volunteer, food, and Kane Foundation Request forms
- Oversee Recreation Aides and volunteers
- Document activities on daily flow sheets, medical record chart notes, MDS’s, individualized treatment plans, and other appropriate forms
- Assist new residents in adjusting to the facility
- Escort residents on outside trips or activities
- Arrange for trips, including notifying appropriate departments and staff when a resident is going on a trip
- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Health Care team in determining goals for the residents
- Perform related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Recreation Therapy Supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Social Science, Education, or a related area
- One year of experience in the operation of recreation programs in a health care setting
- Knowledge of therapeutic recreation activities and their benefits
- Knowledge of medical disorders that affect the elderly and treatment modalities
- Ability to follow written or oral instructions
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long-term care facility
- Ability to work harmoniously with other employees and residents based on whatever maturity level they currently function
- Ability to use various audio-visual equipment
- Ability to physically perform the duties of the position
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, family members, visitors, government officials, and the general public
- Successful completion of a background check, including verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position
- Pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment
