Therapeutic Recreation (TRD) (Full-time 37.5 hrs.)

Mozaic Senior Life•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

SUMMARY : Perform diversified duties to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities. Reports To : Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation Titles Supervised : N/A Therapeutic Recreation (TRD) Schedule : Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm (37.5 hrs.) Essential Responsibilities : 1. Organize and carryout appropriate group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills. 2. Complete documentation of resident/patient assessment, progress notes, attendance MED A documentation, and discharge summaries in compliance with State and Federal regulations. 3. Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings. 4. Transport resident to and from scheduled activity area. Prepare activity area. 5. Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and notify Coordinator of needs. 6. Drive Mozaic vehicles as required for outings; attend and participate in a variety of staff meetings. Maintain regular attendance. 7. The TRD or Music Therapist will exhibit leadership qualities, mentor residents, and engage them when participating in recreation programs. The TRD or Music Therapist will mentor Music Therapy interns. 8. The TRD will demonstrate the ability to facilitate group process and will also be able to manage the interpersonal needs of the residents. 9. The TRD will demonstrate the ability to assess and document the needs and progress of the residents. 10. The TRD will participate on Resident community outings as required, demonstrating Resident safety. 11. The TRD will maintain necessary credentials therapy to the Residents/Patients. 12. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in TRD or Certified.
No experience necessary
Valid driver's license.
CT state Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) Certification
Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines
Ability to read and communicate effectively
Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Organize and carryout appropriate group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills.
Complete documentation of resident/patient assessment, progress notes, attendance MED A documentation, and discharge summaries in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings.
Transport resident to and from scheduled activity area. Prepare activity area.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and notify Coordinator of needs.
Drive Mozaic vehicles as required for outings; attend and participate in a variety of staff meetings. Maintain regular attendance.
Exhibit leadership qualities, mentor residents, and engage them when participating in recreation programs. Mentor Music Therapy interns.
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate group process and will also be able to manage the interpersonal needs of the residents.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and document the needs and progress of the residents.
Participate on Resident community outings as required, demonstrating Resident safety.
Maintain necessary credentials therapy to the Residents/Patients.
Other related duties as assigned.