Recreation Therapist

Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, WI has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Recreation Therapist.

Eligibility List

The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.

Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Definition

Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Supervisor, to plan and administer a comprehensive recreation therapy program to promote optimum levels of functional behavior for adults who are physically and mentally ill, developmentally disabled, have Alzheimer’s or other dementias and are protectively placed; to assess resident leisure and recreation functional needs; to direct the work of volunteers and students assigned to assist in recreation therapy.

Examples of Duties

Create a therapeutic setting; comprehensively assess individual residents' interests/preferences, physical and mental abilities and deficits and psychosocial well-being; conduct recreation therapy groups in, but not limited to, exercise, crafts, relaxation, reality orientation/validation therapy, sensory stimulation, resident council, body movement, leisure and educational skills to meet the needs assessed; attend interdisciplinary staff meetings as assigned; develop and write recreation therapy care plans and progress notes as assigned by the supervisor; evaluate and document resident progress; attend department meetings and prepare and maintain pertinent records and reports; assist in planning and conducting community-based and social functions including, but not limited to, small and large group activities, all facility activities, and 1:1 activities.; develops and assists nursing staff in coordinating activity programs for evenings and weekends; attend mandatory facility in-service education and other educational programs as requested and approved by the supervisor; requisition and account for recreation equipment and supplies and to maintain them in good working condition; assist in keeping activity areas in proper order; maintain and follow department budget as directed by supervisor. Assist in overseeing resident care/community areas and providing therapeutic interventions to assist the care team in managing those areas for safety and positive clinical outcomes.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Must possess Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within one (1) year in order to pass probation.

Special Requirements

Must have or be eligible for a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License upon hire. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule including weekend hours, rotation hours including AM & PM hours, and holidays as scheduled.

Background Check Statement

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions

• Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
• Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.
• If applicable, individuals may