Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
About The Position
The Adult Day Care Center at Waters Place is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join its interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on enriching the lives of older adults through therapeutic recreation programs that promote wellness, independence, social connection, and quality of life. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist plans, coordinates, and facilitates goal-oriented therapeutic recreation activities and maintains required documentation and individualized care plans. The Specialist provides person-centered care consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values, while fostering dignity and engagement. Programs serve frail older adults, including people with memory impairment, visual challenges, or other special needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs for frail older adults, including individuals with memory impairment and visual challenges.
- Design activities that reflect participants’ interests, abilities, and individualized goals.
- Lead group and individual recreation programs to encourage participation and social engagement.
- Facilitate inclusive activities for participants with special needs.
- Assist with large-group recreational programs and special events.
- Prepare and maintain monthly recreation calendars.
- Develop and update comprehensive care plans for assigned participants.
- Complete therapeutic recreation assessments, progress notes, and required documentation every 180 days.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and update the team regarding participant status, behavior, and wellbeing.
- Maintain attendance records, participation statistics, and program documentation.
- Prepare activity materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Request recreation program supplies as needed.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming recreation environment.
- Clean and store equipment and materials following activities.
- Support and supervise volunteers assigned to recreational programming.
- Collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary staff regarding recreation services.
- Attend departmental meetings, workshops, seminars, and in-service education programs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
