Therapeutic Recreation Intern

2 months ago

Martinsburg, United States Homewood At Martinsburg Full time
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to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Welcome to Homewood at Martinsburg

where making a positive impact is our daily goal. We're not just a team; we're a family dedicated to securing a bright future for our community. Homewood at Martinsburg is nestled amidst the picturesque beauty of Pennsylvania where we've grown to offer a range of senior living options.

In our dynamic, forward-thinking environment, compassion and care shine brightly. We celebrate innovation and cherish creativity. What we love most? Our team's unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life of our residents. We nurture professional growth, empowering our employees to be changemakers each and every day

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
  • Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
  • Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
  • Shift and weekend differentials
But that's not all Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:
  • Referral bonus of up to $600
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Retirement contributions
  • Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

This is a 300 hour paid internshipdesigned to provide the student with hands-on experience in therapeuticrecreation for senior adults. Under the guidance of the Therapeutic RecreationDirector, the intern will assist in creating and implementing individual andgroup activities that meet the psychosocial needs of residents. This internshipwill provide learning opportunities in care planning, interdisciplinarycollaboration, and program evaluation, all within a supportive environment.

Essential Functions:

  1. Treats all information aboutresidents, their condition, and family as confidential information
  2. Complies with establishedCorporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains establishedstandards and practices
  3. Supports the TherapeuticRecreation Director in the implementation and execution of individual and groupactivities for residents in the Health Care Center
  4. Assists in residentassessments, care planning, and the implementation of individualized careplans, gaining exposure to care planning processes
  5. Participates in thedevelopment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the activitiesprogram, gaining leadership experience by facilitating activities for residents
  6. Collaborates withinterdisciplinary teams, including resident care planning meetings, offering anopportunity to learn how different departments work together
  7. Contributes to the creationof the activity calendar, learning how to design and adapt activities based onresident needs and responses
  8. Works with the Wellness andAssisted Lifestyles Directors to develop integrated activities across differentcare levels
  9. Gains experience in thefacilities' processes of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI)processes. Interns may complete a researchproject or paper based on an identified QA/PI issue, under the supervision ofthe Therapeutic Recreation Director
  10. Attends and observes residentcouncil meetings, learning about the feedback process and resident issueresolution
  11. Performs other functions asdirected by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  1. Currently pursuing a degree in Human Development and Family Studies,Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accreditedinstitution
  2. Passion for working with senior adults and an interest in therapeuticrecreation
  3. Ability to listen to and communicate with residents at a level theyunderstand
  4. Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness, and imagination in planningresident activities
  5. Experience working with seniors (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements:

Must be ableto constantly work on their feet during an 8-hour shift. Sometimes involved in assisting withresident transfers or repositioning. Must be able to react quickly anddecisively in emergency situations and during unexpected behavior orresidents. Must be abto push residents whoare in a wheelchair frequently throughout an 8-hour shift.

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