Recreation Therapist Assistant

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Payson, United States Avalon Health Care Full time
Recreation Therapist Assistant

Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home. is seeking a motivated and creative Recreation Therapist Assistant to join our amazing team
$21.00 - $24.50
The Recreation Therapist Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating recreation programing under the general direction of the Recreation Director. We value innovation and creativity. We are looking for someone with passion and someone who wants to give back to our nations heroes. Does this sound like you? If yes, then we want you to join our amazing team, while helping you grow and develop.

Some of our amazing benefits including:

Tuition Reimbursement
Dental, Vision, and 401K
Career advancement courses

Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Avalon

Responsibilities
  • Develops recreation therapy programs designed to meet the therapeutic needs of the residents in the following areas: socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
  • Ensures that activities are conducted with "safety first" at all times
  • Program covers a broad range of recreation therapy activities including sports, nature study, therapeutic, and social activities
  • Ensures that resident's therapeutic recreation needs are addressed as a part of treatment team
  • Appropriate documentation is entered into resident's chart
  • Performs recreational therapy assessments
  • Develop new ideas and contribute to BVH recreational programs.
  • Provide high quality recreation therapy groups
  • Acts as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of our residents
  • Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
  • Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
  • Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
Qualifications
  • Bachelors' degree in Recreational Therapy with a State of Utah license and National certification (e.g., TRS, CTRS)
  • Familiarity with medical/psychological terminology, human behavior, and principles of psychology
  • Willing to work flexible hours which includes traveling and evening/weekend events
  • CPR Certification, required
  • Food Handlers Permit
  • Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports, and communicate clearly.
  • Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
  • Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Must have a Valid UT Driver's License

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