Recreational Therapy Assistant

Employment Type

Full time

Day Shift

Wilmington, Delaware

Full time

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, no weekends, nights or holidays

This position plays a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreational activities for participants with the goal of enhancing participant experiences.

• Plan and execute activities tailored to the dementia-specific population, including small groups, one‑on‑one sessions, and sensory stimulation.
• Develop/implement group and individual activities to address participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, and artistic needs.
• Support participants in improving their daily lives by fostering socialization, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity, and promoting lifelong learning.
• Assist in creating written plans of care for each participant’s activities program.
• Contribute to the development of a monthly calendar and quarterly newsletter.
• Monitor inventory of recreation therapy supplies and equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in recreation activities strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail/elderly population or, if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training upon hiring.
• Preferred experience in long‑term care or geriatric programs.
• Strong communication, organizational and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite/basic knowledge of e‑mail/calendaring systems.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change.
• Some travel within the region may be required.

• Comprehensive benefits including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
• Supportive environment with a patient‑centered focus.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Provides high‑quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent  are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

Apply now for this rewarding opportunity!