Recreational Therapy Intern

About the Role

At Byron Wellness Community, our mission is to foster purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our residents and team members. We believe in serving residents with compassion, dignity, respect, and kindness while creating a community where people truly belong.

Our Team Members are guided by six core values: Commitment, Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Passion, and Respect. These values shape how we care for residents and how we treat one another every day.

As a Recreational Therapy Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals while helping residents engage in meaningful activities that support their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being. This internship is ideal for students who are looking to build practical experience in a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

You'll assist the Resident Engagement and Life Enrichment teams in creating meaningful experiences for residents throughout the community.

• Assisting with the planning and facilitation of recreational and therapeutic activities
• Supporting resident participation and engagement in programs and events
• Building positive relationships with residents and families
• Assisting with outings, special events, and community activities
• Learning documentation and assessment processes related to recreational therapy
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members
• Observing and learning therapeutic approaches used with various resident populations
• Supporting residents living with dementia, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and other complex conditions
• Assisting with activity preparation, set-up, and clean-up
• Participating in meetings, training opportunities, and professional development activities

Most importantly, you'll help residents experience purpose, connection, and joy throughout their day.

Requirements

• Every other weekend and rotating holidays required
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information
• Read, write, understand and communicate the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals living with dementia, behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or other specialized populations

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentives and bonuses
• Relaxed dress code

Schedule

• Full time and part time available
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays required