Recreation Therapy Assistant

Come join our awesome team as a Recreation Therapy Assistant at Senior Community Care of North Carolina. We are offering great benefits and positive work environments!

Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Recreation Therapy Assistant Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:

The Recreation Therapy Assistantis responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly.  Recreational Therapy Assistant (RTA) will assist therapist with the implementation of recreational treatment and/or intervention plans, including the use of activity adaptations and assistive devices and technology. Assists participants with non-skilled Activities of Daily Living (ADL).  Provides one-on-one assistance with participants.  

Pay: $17.00-$20.16/Hour

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 year degree

• Must be a Licensed Recreational Therapy Assistant (LRTA) and meet the education, supervised clinical experience, and other requirements, including practice in accordance with professional standards of practice and codes of ethics, of the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NC BRTL).

• Must have one year’s experience working with the frail or elderly population
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain materials and equipment of need to provide recreational activities. Knowledge of activity analysis, activity modifications, and adaptive and assistive devices/techniques/technology.

Essentials: 

• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups 1:1’s and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.).

• Assists Recreation Therapist in assessing and reassessing participants’ functional status in relationship to participation in recreational activities.

• Assists with the development and implementation of recreational interventions and activities that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of participants under the supervision of Recreation Therapist. Collaborates and assists the Recreational Therapist in the development of patient/client treatment goals and treatment interventions. Assists the recreational therapist to identify activity modifications, adaptations and assistive devices that may be necessary to implement the treatment plan

• Observes patient/client response to treatment interventions/activities and reports behavioral observations to the recreational therapist so the treatment plan can be

continued, modified or discontinued as necessary.

• Completes assigned activity charting and reporting. Documents the effects of the treatment intervention to provide the Recreational Therapist with the information needed for evaluation of the intervention.

• Collaborates with the recreational therapist and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), participant, family or significant others during the implementation of the treatment intervention and reports all adverse reactions and observations of patient response and behaviors to the recreational therapist and IDT.

• Assists in the organizing of special events, outings as assigned.

Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE:

Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

 PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.

With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.

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