Description
Recreation Therapist I:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: To implement and review recreational therapy activities in order to promote the constructive use of leisure time, physical well-being and socialization of patients/clients/residents in the New Hampshire Veterans Home.
DETAILED TASKS:
- Advises staff of recreational activity needs of patients/clients/residents to meet recreational therapy program objectives.
- Explains the effect of combining recreational therapy programs with other treatment strategies and activities to recommend appropriate recreational therapy programs.
- Updates patient/client/resident documentation and evaluation reports to ensure resident records are current.
- Instructs recreational therapy groups to meet recreational therapy program objectives.
- Selects and stores recreational equipment and ensures that equipment is maintained properly.
- Participates in conferences with other professionals to discuss and evaluate resident needs.
Recreation Therapist II:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: To provide recreational therapy review and evaluation and to develop and implement recreational therapy treatment programs in the New Hampshire Veterans Home.
DETAILED TASKS:
- Coordinates various recreational treatment programs including intergenerational activities, community based activities, and physical wellness programs.
- Supervises and trains new staff providing ongoing support and facilitates training as needed.
- Ensures that recreational therapy treatment quality standards are met.
- Advises management regarding activities and makes appropriate recommendations for ways to improve processes and procedures.
- Provides timely resolution of issues and makes day-to-day decisions as authorized by the program manager.
- Consults with other departments and disciplines to devise resident needs plan.
- Conducts needs assessment in order to individualize recreational therapy activities and group programs to improve the functional abilities of residents.
- Researches and recommends new devices and supplies and oversees the necessary maintenance on current equipment in use.
Requirements
Recreation Therapist I:
Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
License/Certification:
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and authorization to use the initials of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
- Recreational Therapist license valid in NH
Recreation Therapist II:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Must include at least 1 year working as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
License/Certification:
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and authorization to use the initials of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
- Recreational Therapist license valid in NH
