Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job Summary

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist ensures, through planning, implementing, facilitating, evaluating, and documenting recreation, that residents are engaged in programs that will support, validate, and enhance their quality of life. The TRS plays a vital role in the Interdisciplinary Team, working closely with colleagues and the Director and Assistant Director of Therapeutic Programs to ensure an approach to care that is person centered and supports the needs of the resident's family. Supervising, teaching and coaching volunteers is also a part of what a TRS is expected to do in this role.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates the therapeutic recreation programs by assisting residents during group activities and 1:1 visit, following the activity schedule, and aiding with transportation for residents during recreation activities.
• Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner and meets established department deadlines for recording documentation.
• Deals appropriately with the special needs of residents and their families.
• Plans, organizes, and assists residents in field trips when available.
• Assists Assistant Director in training of department staff and attends necessary meetings.
• Assists Assistant Director with chart audits when needed.
• Completes mandatory monthly training by deadline.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Experience

• Eligible for certification as therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic recreation program; or
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Has completed a training course approved by the state of Florida.

Licenses/Certifications

• CPR Certification preferred

Abilities Required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, residents, families, and volunteers.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of documentation such as initial assessments, MDS, RAPS, progressive notes, and care plans
• Computer knowledge highly desirable.

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Must be able to lift, push, pull two to sixty pounds

Infectious Material Exposure

• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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