Recreation Therapy Coordinator

ArchCare•New York, NY

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, recreation therapy and socialization and coordination of 24-hour care for residents and team of recreation aides. Plans, organizes and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group recreation to enable participants to achieve optimal levels of independent functioning and socialization. Works under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in recreational or activities therapy, music therapy or other therapeutic activities area preferred.
2 years of experience in a social or recreational setting providing and coordinating services
1 year of experience with elderly population.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements unit programming based on resident needs, interests, and abilities/limitations.
Suggests, researches, and develops new programs as approved, creative, and innovative unit programs.
Participates in Comprehensive Care Planning Conference and integrates the team’s resident goals from resident Care Plan into resident’s individual Recreation Plan as needed.
Coordinates programs with appropriate departments.
Reviews and updates residents’ Individual Recreation plan at least quarterly and records in resident’s medical record.
Addresses any significant changes.
Maintains accurate and attractive Recreation Therapy bulletin board on unit. Works with resident and family members, as appropriate, to encourage resident maximal involvement in recreation programs.
Supervises and schedules Recreation Aides and oversees the work of Geriatric Caregivers in the recreation department by assigning and supervising work, evaluating performance (contributing to the evaluation of geriatric caregivers) and assuring and documenting competency for the completion of recreation tasks and assignments where appropriate
Conducts face-to-face initial and periodic recreational therapy reassessments of participants.
Determines participant recreation potential and needs for ongoing assistance to participate in social activities and recommends courses of action for treatment plan.
Communicates with other interdisciplinary team members, as needed to coordinate appropriate follow-up for a recreation and socialization plan in the home and within the participant’s community.
Ensures a safe environment throughout all scheduled recreation programs.
Gives Directions and information to all residents, guests, visitors, so that there is a positive, effective, and orderly customer relationship.
On assigned trips, is responsible for coordination with other departments and supervision of residents, assigned staff and volunteers.
Assess each resident's leisure function and interests upon admission and repeat if needed.
Develop care plans based on all assessment findings.
Implement Therapeutic Recreation Programming to meet the specific goals laid out in the care plan.
Evaluate the effectiveness of TR Programs in meeting the interests of the residents and achieving care plan goals.
Document resident progress as required by regulation and department policy.
Provides direct social, musical and recreational activity as needed as part of the plan of care.
Monitors effectiveness and outcomes regularly and keeps the team informed as to participant progress and level of independence.
Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, residents and family members/caregivers
Provides direct social, musical and recreational activity as needed as part of the plan of care.
Plan and implement special events.
Plan and implement community outings.
Attend all services, staff meetings, care plan meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
Participates in meetings including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training programs, meetings and Quality Improvement activities.
Transport residents to and from TR programs.
Other related assignments as necessary.