Recreation Therapist for Assisted Living

3 days ago


Kensington, Maryland, United States Kensington Senior Living, LLC Full time
About the Position

We are looking for a Recreation Therapist to join our team at Kensington Senior Living, LLC. The successful candidate will have a degree in recreational therapy or a related field and experience working with seniors.

This role requires a strong background in activity planning and implementation, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Estimated Salary: $24 - 28 per hour

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Complimentary Meals & Uniforms
  • Career Growth & Paid Training Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of activities which are specifically designed to enrich the lives of the Assisted Living residents
  • Supervises the training, development, and performance of the activities assistants assigned to work in the Assisted Living neighborhood
  • Contributes to residents' care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and approaches, and maintaining progress notes
  • Develops and leads one-on-one and group activities
  • Prepares rooms, equipment, supplies prior to each activity and cleans up after each activity
  • Encourages resident and family participation in activities
  • Transports residents to and from activities as needed
  • Completes appropriate documentation such as daily attendance records, historical monthly activities calendars, precautions list, and transportation logs
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the Assisted Living department and with other departments of the community
  • Cooperates with other departments in meeting the needs of the residents
  • Assists with monthly newsletters and family communications as needed
  • Coordinates the preparation of monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations
  • Assists the Director of Assisted Living in evaluating the effectiveness of activities programs, individual needs, and participation levels of each resident
  • Attends resident/family council meetings as appropriate and proactively encourages and supports resident's rights
  • Administers an effective volunteer program in the Assisted Living neighborhood
  • Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required

Requirements:

  • Associates' Degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body is preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a similar position in senior living or home care.
  • Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
  • Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
  • Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
  • Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of employment.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver license.


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