Top 17 Recreation therapist Jobs in Louisiana

Activities Director
Claiborne Rehabilitation —Homer, LA
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreation Therapist - Lafayette PACE
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System —Lafayette, LA
- Day shift
- Management
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Recreation Therapist - PRN Premium
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System —Baton Rouge, LA
- PRN
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Recreation Therapist - PRN
Baton Rouge General —Baton Rouge, LA
- PRN
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Patient care
- Paid time off
Life Enrichment/Activity Director
Lifetime Wellness —Bossier City, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Rehabilitation center
- Wellness program
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Activity Therapist
Vermilion Hospital —Lafayette, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Recreational Therapy-CTRS
Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid time off
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Activities Director
Heritage Manor Bossier —Bossier City, LA
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Recreational Therapist
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday —Ferriday, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
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Recreational Therapist - CTRS
BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES —Bunkie, LA
- PRN
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Activity Director
AVALON PLACE LP —Monroe, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Activities Director
Pelican Care Center —Oak Grove, LA
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Recreation Therapist - AMIkids Acadiana
AMIkids Inc. —Branch, LA
- Research
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Travel reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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Activities Director -Old Jefferson Community Care Center
COMMCARE CORPORATION —Baton Rouge, LA
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Skilled nursing facility
- Current TB test
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Activity Coordinator (PRN)
Covington Behavioral Health —Covington, LA
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- Management
- BLS Certification
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LCMC Health —New Orleans, LA
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Activities Director

Claiborne Rehabilitation -
Homer, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Working with geriatric patients
Employee relationship building
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Senior care
Driver's License
Computer skills
Productivity software
Community relationship building
CNA
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages, coordinates, directs, and maintains an efficient, productive, and organized activity program. Ensures all federal, state, and local standards, pertaining to the Activity Department are followed. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works cooperatively and efficiently with ED/Administrator, consultants, and community staff in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of all activity services.
Develops and implements resident activities, promoting companionship and entertainment.
Develops and/or implements plan of care in relation to activities as appropriate to the level of living.
Maintains assessment schedule and paperwork to meet regulatory requirements and facilitate individualized care planning.
Manages activity budget to fully utilize resources.
Evaluates effectiveness of programs and implements changes when needed.
Develops and maintains positive interactive relationships with community, including volunteers.
Effectively and routinely provides communication to stakeholders related to community activities.
Other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaches and provides career development to staff.
Coordinates with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
Establishes employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, time off, breaks and overtime assignments.
Schedules and conducts department meetings.
Supervises staff in accordance with Ascension Living policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years of experience, in the last five (5) years, in a social, recreational or activities program in a health care setting;
Completed a state approved course in resident activities coordination required. Activities Director certification preferred.
1-2 years’ experience in a senior care environment required.  Supervisory experience preferred.
Minimum of two years unencumbered driving record required, preferably with an older adult, physically challenged population.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Activities Director Certificate Must Obtain.
Required for Long Term Care, Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state which employed.
CPR Certification preferred for LTC upon hire, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must have a current, unrestricted driver’s license in the state which employed.  Activities Director or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and community leadership.
Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed be self- motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Certified Activity Director: 2 years (Required)

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Homer, LA 71040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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