Recreational Therapist

About the role

Reports directly to Center Manager. Position will train in Charlotte at Senior TLC and then transition to Kannapolis location.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all initial assessments, scheduled reassessments, significant change in condition and other assessments in a home and community-based model of care—completing them prior to scheduled team conferences.
• Communicates participant changes to team members.
• Develops and implements therapeutic small group activities based on participant need and input from the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)/Care Team and day center staff.
• Records, signs, and dates in the participant’s medical record in a timely manner as outlined in the STLC Documentation policy.
• Plans, develops & implements specific programs/groups as part of the plan of care for therapeutic recreational activities.
• Participates as a member of the IDT/Care Team; attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Plans a monthly/daily calendar for the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC)/Social Center based on participant interest and in collaboration with the center CNAs.
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates with various community resources as appropriate.
• Participates in Quality activities as appropriate.
• Supports team members and functions as a team player while providing that support and adheres to the “do no harm” team contract statement.
• Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Recreation Therapy.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail elderly population within the past 5 years.
• Licensed Recreational Therapist in NC.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with a good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging.
• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Total Life Care and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.