Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
About The Position
Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive. We’re seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Therapeutic Recreation Assistants (TRA) to join our dynamic team. In this position you will be responsible for supporting the developmental and recreational programming for patients and residents throughout the hospital – including the infant/toddler unit, child/adolescent and Brain Injury units, and Long Term Care. Our ideal candidate is a team player who is passionate about working with children with medical complexities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma Required
- Experience working with children is required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or closely related field strongly preferred
- Experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering individualized and group recreational activities based on patients’/residents’ developmental and therapeutic needs.
- Support the implementation of care plans for patients and families
- Participate in special events, visiting groups, and support donation activities
- Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required per departmental policy.
- Schedules are designed to meet the needs of our patients and programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Retirement Plans with Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
