Recreation Therapist (DAY SHIFT)

Part-time

Masonicare

Wallingford, CTPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Wallingford, CT

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TRD CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

Masonicare is hiring a Recreation Therapist (DAY SHIFT). The Recreation Therapist at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT provides therapeutic recreation services on the day shift, evaluating, planning, implementing and documenting programs that enhance residents’ health, functional status and quality of life. The role creates individualized activities for residents with dementia, conducts 1:1, group and community outings, maintains documentation standards, and follows universal precautions and customer service expectations.

Key focus areas include Maintain adherence to Masonicare customer service expectations., Develop and implement individualized, age‑ and culturally‑relevant treatment plans addressing residents’ social, emotional, physical, psychological and cognitive status., and Plan and implement 1:1 interventions, small and large group activities, community trips, special events, transport residents to/from programs..

Successful candidates bring TRD Certification, Dementia Specific Training, and Associate Degree. Important skills include Evaluate, Plan, Implement, Document, Create Therapeutic Recreation Programs, and Programming For Residents With Dementia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EvaluatePlanImplementDocumentCreate Therapeutic Recreation ProgramsProgramming for Residents With DementiaAdherence to Masonicare Customer Service ExpectationsDevelop Individualized Treatment PlansMotivate Residents to ParticipateTransport Residents to/From ProgramsComplete Documentation StandardsMaintain Documentation StandardsCommunicate EffectivelyCommunicate TactfullyRecognize Age, Cultural Diversity, Needs, Abilities and Physical ConditionUnderstand Universal PrecautionsFollow Universal PrecautionsUnderstand Chemicals Used in DepartmentFollow Chemicals Used in DepartmentMaintain Adherence to Masonicare Customer Service ExpectationsCommunicate Effectively and Tactfully With ResidentsUnderstand and Follow Universal PrecautionsAttend MeetingsParticipate in Educational ProgramsParticipate in in-ServicesMaintains Adherence to Masonicare Customer Service ExpectationsDevelops and Implements Individualized Treatment PlansPlans and Implements 1:1 InterventionPlans and Implements Small Group ActivitiesPlans and Implements Community TripsPlans and Implements Special Events and EntertainmentMotivates Residents to ParticipateTransports Residents to/From ProgramsCompletes and Maintains Documentation StandardsCommunicates Effectively and Tactfully With ResidentsRecognizes Age, Cultural Diversity, Needs, Abilities and Physical ConditionAttends MeetingsParticipates in Educational Programs and in-ServicesUnderstands and Follows Universal PrecautionsUnderstands and Follows Chemicals Used in DepartmentTherapeutic Recreation ProgrammingDementia ProgrammingDocumentation (MDS) StandardsTherapeutic Recreation Program DevelopmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningGroup Activity FacilitationCommunity Trip CoordinationResident TransportationDocumentation and Record KeepingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceUniversal Precautions KnowledgeChemical SafetyDementia Programming ExperienceKnowledge of Universal Precautions

Qualifications

TRD CertificationDementia Specific TrainingAssociate DegreeBachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic RecreationCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification

Full job description

Recreation Therapist (DAY SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut

Recreation Therapist

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 32hrs/wk

The recreation therapist will be required to evaluate, plan, implement and document according to the CT DPH standards as well as the expectations of the Director. This individual will create therapeutic recreation programs that benefit each resident’s health, functional status and overall quality of life. The individual will be responsible for the successful provision of recreation and leisure in 1:1 sessions, small groups, large groups and house wide facility events. This individual will maintain a diverse calendar of programs to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical needs of each individual resident. This individual will need specific experience with programming for residents with dementia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains adherence to Masonicare Customer Service expectations
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans which are age and culturally relevant; and address each resident’s social, emotional, physical, psychological and cognitive status for the residents/patients.
Plans and implements 1:1 intervention, small group activities, large groups activities, community trips, special events and entertainment; and motivates residents to participate. Transports residents to/from programs.
Completes and maintains documentation standards including assessments, participation records, care plans, notes, MDS, etc.
Communicates effectively and tactfully with residents and recognizes their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Attends meetings and participates in educational programs and in- services as required.
Understands and follows universal precautions and chemicals used in their department.
Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of TRD certification. CTRS certification through NCTRC is preferred. Dementia specific training and experience is required.

Education/Certification: Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or Certification through NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Minimum Requirement of Associates Degree with TRD certification is required.

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Job ID: 16340

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