Certified Recreation Therapist

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Charles, MO

2d•$24 - $38

About The Position

Introduction: At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary: The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illness and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being; Oversees a recreational therapy program for all levels of residential care (independent living, skilled-nursing, memory care and assisted living) designed to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities and to promote health and wellness in all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Recreation therapy
Knowledge of the physical and cognitive needs of older adults
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credentials preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and implements goal-focused recreation therapy sessions for individuals and groups with varying abilities and needs
Educates staff, family members, and caregivers on benefits of recreation therapy services offered and provides updates on resident involvement in recreation therapy when appropriate
Creates sessions that address the widespread goals of residents, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, spiritual, and behavioral, which may include land and aquatic exercises, games, wellness classes, leisure activities, etc.
Completes assessments of one-on-one referrals, establishes appropriate treatment plan for residents’ individualized goals, and maintains required documentation of resident engagement in recreation therapy
Coordinates with their Department Director to meet the goals and objectives of the recreational therapy program
Manages other recreational staff as assigned
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams such as Lifestyle Enrichment, Social Work, and Nursing to promote wellness within the community
Provides educational in-services for staff to promote understanding of recreational therapy
Ensures that all recreation therapy equipment and materials are maintained, stored, and organized