Alaris Health at St. Mary’s, a 188 bed-skilled nursing Center in Orange, New Jersey, seeks a recreation therapist to work with residents to prevent regression, maintain development and/or restorations of self-care through an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.  Above all, to ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights.

• assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement
• visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them
• assisting with the daily radio program, monthly newsletter and recreation calendar
• assisting with volunteer program/appreciation set-up, admission assessments, clinical responsibilities and community interaction programs
• and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality  of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights

• Degree in a healthcare field: Recreation Therapy, Art/Music Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, or Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Nursing, Health Administration OR
• Certified by NCAAP or NCTRS
• Knowledge and understanding of the State and Federal Regulations for Long Term Care
• Knowledge and Experience of Long Term Care Regulatory Documentation
• Able to read, write and speak the English language
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Great customer service and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team