Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

St. John's Senior Servi • Rochester, NY

17h • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Assess elder’s leisure skills, interests, and desire for meaning in order to develop a variety and balance of programs to increase the quality of life and meaningful activities of the elders who live at SJH. Coach/mentor team members to participate in engaging elders in meaningful opportunities and promoting their desires and life style choices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience in an age-appropriate social or recreational program within the last 5 years
• 1 of which was full-time in a patient or resident activities program in a health care setting required
• Ability to interact with elders and care for their needs
• Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in TR or related human service field preferred
• Prior experience with older adults and people living with dementia preferred

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of the interdisciplinary team to address recreation and leisure needs, problems, goals and interventions
• Identify and share what meaningful activities mean to each elder
• Balance individual, neighborhood, and community opportunities for meaningful engagement
• Actively participate in care plan, rounds; and other meetings
• Complete MDS and care plan pieces in a timely manner, and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Documentation responsibilities which include but are not limited to: leisure assessment, prior leisure interests, and progress notes. Documentation to be in accordance with facility and regulatory agency guidelines
• Provide education and resource counseling to elders, families and staff regarding leisure opportunities
• Refer to and collaborate with other disciplines (i.e.: spiritual care, music therapy, volunteers, hospice, psychiatry, therapies) as appropriate
• Design and execute a monthly calendar of therapeutic recreation programming considering the needs and interests of assigned units/facility
• Collaborates with the SJH team to organize, design, and execute community programs in/out of the facility
• Facilitate the planning and execution of community outings, enabling elders to maintain community ties, and participate as desired
• Maintain necessary paperwork around department spending, receipts, and other assorted documentation
• Actively involved in own development of position related competencies
• Other duties assigned as necessary to support St. John's mission, vision, values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED