Ditmas Children’s Nursing & Rehab

POSITION: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

DESCRIPTION: Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab is looking for an organized, compassionate, and highly engaged Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for managing the delivery of developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and family. The Recreation Assistant maintains a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for both group and one-on-one activities.

SCHEDULE: Part Time - Evening and weekend coverage required

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates normalization and positive adjustment of pediatric patients to the facility experience by providing developmentally appropriate play opportunities.

• Facilitates and promotes patient participation in special events, holiday activities, etc.

• Managing behavior and environmental conditions to foster safety and infection control.

• Communicates and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team in a professional and effective manner. 

• Maintains confidentiality per facility policy, communicates relevant patient information to supervisor and other members of the treatment team.

• Develops and demonstrates a therapeutic and supportive relationship with patients and families, maintaining appropriate professionalism and boundaries.

• Ensures the safety of patients and all participants during activities, special events, and programs, including transport to and from activities. 

• Complies with all department, facility, and regulatory agency policies and procedures including emergency procedures, infection control, patient safety, and environmental safety.

• Maintains equipment and the working environment in a neat and orderly manner according to departmental procedures. Requests needed equipment and supplies on a timely basis.

• Participates in ongoing education and development to enhance skills and programming.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma; A minimum two years of childcare experience; Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Health Related Field preferred

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education/elementary education, or a related field preferred.

DEPARTMENT: Pediatrics

STATUS: Part Time

LOCATION: 2103 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.