Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

About the role

Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for residents with a person-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual resident needs and interests.
• Conduct assessments to determine residents’ abilities, preferences, and goals for recreation therapy.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized activity plans.
• Completes the MDS, resident care plans, assessments and life stories.
• Attends resident/family conferences (IDT Meetings).
• Encourages residents to take an active part in the community and recreation programs while respecting personal choices and preferences.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being.
• Escorts residents for on-site and off-site scheduled programs.
• Records and maintains accurate documentation of residents’ progress and responses to program; modifies activities as needed.
• Upholds each resident’s dignity, autonomy, and physical well-being.
• Communicates with other Piper Shores staff regarding resident concerns, problems, or incidents immediately.
• Assists the Recreation Manager with identifying volunteer opportunities, enlisting volunteer support, and coordinating volunteer efforts.
• Drives Piper Shores’ vehicles and/or accompany residents for activity transportation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and one (1) year experience in a therapeutic recreation program.
• Applicants must be able to sit for CTRS exam, or have current CTRS by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Strong desire and ability to work with the senior population including those with dementia.
• Current and ongoing CPR certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of current state and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be available to work a flexible/rotating schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direction.
• Ability to work well with others in setting up events and coordinating programs both within the department and with other departments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• All employees must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc.
• A two-step TB test is required upon hire.