Recreation Therapy Intern | 40 hours per week | Klein Center

Great River Health • West Burlington, IA

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Observe, assist, and eventually lead all scheduled groups. Initiate one-on-one sessions, assessments, and interventions with residents. Observe and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, resident review rounds, and information sharing with appointed supervisor. Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation. Complete a case study of a resident in assigned area. Complete a final project to benefit residents and/or the Recreation Therapies Department. Maintain open communication with your Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) supervisor and administrator.

Requirements

• Student in Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy program, or sport, health, leisure, physical studies, or a related field.
• Maintains current and active status on all required training and education as outlined by corporate policy.
• Previous work experience or volunteer experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assist, and eventually lead all scheduled groups.
• Initiate one-on-one sessions, assessments, and interventions with residents.
• Observe and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, resident review rounds, and information sharing with appointed supervisor.
• Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Complete a case study of a resident in assigned area.
• Complete a final project to benefit residents and/or the Recreation Therapies Department.
• Maintain open communication with your Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) supervisor and administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern