Recreation Therapist

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym 

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars 

Responsibilities: 

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, implementation, facilitation, and documentation related to the Therapeutic Recreation activities within the facility. 

• Assess each resident’s leisure function and interests upon admission and develop care plans accordingly.  
• Plan and implement special events and community outings. 

• Setup and operate all necessary equipment for Recreation programs and transport residents to and from Recreation programs. 
• Maintain attendance records for all Therapeutic Recreation programs and statistical data detailing each resident’s participation in Recreation programs. 
• Develop and post monthly calendar of Recreation activities on resident unit and at each resident's bedside.  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Recreation Programs in both meeting the interests of the residents and achieving care plan goals while documenting resident progress. 

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $34.39 per hour

Qualifications: 

• 1 year of experience in related field 
• CTRS Certification 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree