Recreational Therapist I - CONTINUOUS

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Recreational Therapist I - CONTINUOUS - ( 260000MI ) Description The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea, a state operated agency offering long-term care and independent living for veterans, seeks individuals to support recreational programming tailored to residents’ diverse needs. This role involves encouraging resident participation in individual or group activities, planning and overseeing events such as bingo, musical entertainment, movies, and reminiscence groups, and providing one-on-one interaction at bedside, in units, or outdoors. Responsibilities also include procuring supplies, managing attendance and expenditure records, and collaborating with family members, veterans, civic organizations, and volunteers to enhance activity programs. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Motivates residents to participate in recreation activities for those functioning at various levels of impairment. - Maintains attendance records of patient participation in activities. - Assists with planning, organizing and running daily activities; supervises group activities, such as bingo, musical entertainment, movies, reminiscence groups. - Provides 1-1 visits to clients at beds...