Recreational Therapist Internship

About the role

The Recreational Activities Staff works with the Recreational Therapist to enhance the lives of individuals served by Dignitas, Inc., which operates five Group Homes and a Semi-Independent Living program specializing in Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries.

Responsibilities

• Aid in leisure planning, social skills, community integration, physical fitness, and overall quality of life improvement for clients.
• Assist in therapeutic groups such as ADL skills, team building, self-expression, and skill building for all age groups.
• Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents.
• Coordinate large events and gatherings, including reserving special locations, food, beverage, and entertainment.
• Develop and implement cognitively stimulating programs for clients.
• Facilitate and lead activities, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Support clients with their ADLs if necessary.
• Maintain standards for state requirements regarding documentation, HIPAA, and NCTRC regulations.
• Participate in the APIED process, a five-step framework for creating personalized treatment and care plans.

Requirements

• Full-time days, nights, and weekends-flexible schedule depending on activities/outing times.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Hold a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Have a basic knowledge of Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injured individuals.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Document activities attended with clients and their outcomes.
• Display a motivated, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Be flexible, creative, and adaptable to various situations.
• Assist with client ADLs if needed.
• Maintain standards for state requirements regarding documentation, HIPAA, and NCTRC regulations.
• Participate in the APIED process, a five-step framework for creating personalized treatment and care plans.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of CPR and other medical procedures.
• Strong foundation in leadership, communication, time-management, professional compromising, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

During the internship, Dignitas provides training in their APIED processes, which is a five-step framework for creating personalized treatment and care plans. Internship hours are earned while attending the program. Dignitas complies with all college/university internship requirements and regulations. No form of payment is earned during this program, only hours earned for internship requirements.