Recreation Therapy Assistant

Lutheran Care Center at Concord Village•Poughkeepsie, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of activities that meet the needs of the residents while also stimulating their physical and mental capabilities. Lead large and small group functions and visit residents on a one-to-one basis. Work with volunteers and community resource people and other duties as required.

Requirements

Experience in a fast-paced Recreation setting
Minimum two years’ experience in short term rehab and geriatrics preferred
Must have a friendly, caring, helpful manner and willingness/aptitude for working with people at all levels and in all departments
Basic understanding of the needs of the elderly and those in need of long-term care and rehab services
Basic knowledge of a variety of activities
Demonstrates above average imagination, creativity, spirit of cooperation and friendly personality
Visual, speech, and auditory acuity with or without adaptive devices
Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, other physical skills
Available days, evenings, weekends, holidays
HS Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced Recreation setting
Minimum two years’ experience in short term rehab and geriatrics

Responsibilities

Planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of activities
Leading large and small group functions
Visiting residents on a one-to-one basis
Working with volunteers and community resource people
Other duties as required

Benefits

Health & Welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, hearing aids
Scholarships for children
Camp
Childcare
Retirement
Pre-paid tuition vouchers
Tuition reimbursement for pre-college, foundational, occupational certifications, college undergraduate and graduate programs, continuing education
Vacation
Personal days
Sick leave
Holidays