Recreation Therapist

Eagle Crest Communities: Riverside Transitional Care - La Crosse, WI

Full Time

80 hours per two week pay period: Shift times are typically 8:00am-4:30pm.

This position participates in one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Bethany Lutheran Homes is one of the 150 largest, most innovative senior care providers in the nation and we want YOU on our team! With 10 different communities between La Crosse, Onalaska and Holmen, we're able to provide care in independent and assisted living, high acuity assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Great people, great care!

About the Position:

There is an exciting opportunity at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse! Bring your fun and energetic personality with you when you join our Recreation Therapy team. The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for both planning and leading group programs, assisting with outings, visiting 1:1 with residents, coordinating volunteer duties, maintaining a caseload of residents and the corresponding paperwork, performing assessments, writing notes and care plans, and performing other job duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation Therapy.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic and high energy individual who is flexible and has good communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with the aging population is a must
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation is required
• CTRS certification is required
• Must be able to work well on a team and independently
• Knowledge with MDS, quarterly notes, and experience working with older adults in long term care is highly preferred
• Valid Driver's License and responsible driving record required

Our Wages:

• Our starting rate is between $17 and $20.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications.
• We pay for high performance! We will review your wage at six months.

Benefits:

Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.

Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital & Intensive Care Insurance.

Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k).

Bethany Lutheran Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer!