Recreation Therapist, CTRS

We are a 120-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long and short term residents. Located on eight beautiful landscaped acres, we also provide sub-acute services, wound care and respite services.

The Mission of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents / patients in a manner that ensures respect, dignity, compassion, sensitivity and concern.

The Vision of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to achieve the highest level of resident / patient care services by focusing on resident / patient satisfaction and to serve as a center of excellence for our specialty programs, as well as a high-quality provider of care to the elderly and physically frail population in our community.

We are currently seeking a Recreation Therapist, CTRS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must have successfully completed, C.T.R.S. certification, MT-BC Music Therapist certification, ART-BC Art Therapist or other certification. Have thorough knowledge of various resident activities, and have a familiarity with resident limitations and needs; be able to work in close cooperation with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation, as well as display initiative to complete activities, related tasks and programs. Must have appropriate experience in a long-term care setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

• Will be required to complete initial assessments, as well as maintain care plans, progress notes on a quarterly basis and, upon a significant change, complete the Recreation section of the MDS, or assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation; will complete documentation in a timely, accurate manner per facility policy if given such.
• May be required to drive facility van for facility related needs including escorting residents on community outings and picking up facility supplies.
• Will be required to report any moving traffic violations to the Director of Therapeutic Recreation for the purpose of review for eligibility to drive facility van.
• Maintain knowledge of governmental, accreditation, professional and facility standards, regulations and practices.
• Maintain knowledge of current TR trends, techniques, methods, issues and professional legal standards through attending professional conferences and participating in opportunities for continuing education.
• Demonstrate commitment to advancing the use of TR Services in order to ensure quality and protection and to promote the rights of persons receiving services.

EOE M / F / D / V