Recreation Therapist- Long Term Care (Full time, day shift

Job Title

Recreational Therapist

DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513

40 Hours per week

Sunday
- Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm four days a week and one day 11:00am-7:30pm

Enjoy competitive pay with shift differentials, incentive opportunities, overtime at time-and-a-half, and strong benefits including a pension

Join DeMay Living Center and build a meaningful career in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We're committed to your development, offering tuition assistance and actively supporting team members advancing from CNA to LPN to RN and into leadership roles. Gain valuable, hands‑on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that mirrors a med‑surg setting. Be part of a team that invests in your future while delivering exceptional care every day.

As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.

• Previous Recreational experience with the Aging population
• Strong oral communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated ability of thorough documentation
• CPR certification preferred
• Current certification or eligibility through NCTRC or accrediting body preferred
• If travel is required, NYS Driver's License Required

• Assessments. Completes a comprehensive assessment of client's needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences
• Therapy. Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs
• Documentation. Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department

BS (Required)

BLS
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (AHA)

M
- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

$20.00 - $29.00

Newark

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.