Recreation Therapy Associate
Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Recreational Therapy Associates are valuable members of our team. They provide regular contact with the residents through individual and group activities. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the department in providing programming that meets the intellectual, emotional and social needs of the residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS).
- CTRS eligible pending passing exam within 2 years.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department
- Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screening.
- Submit three (3) written references
- Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).
Nice To Haves
- Geriatric and dementia experience.
- Knowledge of care plans, MDS, current regulations and specialized skills.
Responsibilities
- Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach.
- Promote, plan and carry out full recreation programs.
- Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and resident safety.
- Interface with other team members towards comprehensive resident care.
- Monitor all documentation in a timely manner for 60 Residents
- Maintain supply inventory.
- Supervise volunteers.
- Attend Corporate Compliance training and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.
Benefits
- Tobacco-free environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
