Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

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 Assistant

Job Summary

Provides group and one-to-one therapeutic recreation to all residents including those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disorders.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates the therapeutic recreation programs by assisting residents during group activities, following the activity schedule, and providing assistance 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 on a monthly basis

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma; Associate’s Degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of one year experience presenting activities to geriatric population desirable

Licenses / Certifications

CPR Certification preferred

Abilities Required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality;
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, residents, families, and volunteers;
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly
• Computer knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of documentation desirable

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.