Travel Therapy Recreation/Recreational Therapist

World Nurses is seeking a travel Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Waimea, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible, on call, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

We’re hiring talented candidates across the U.S. and welcome applicants from multiple states! Enjoy competitive housing stipends and travel allowances for out-of-state hires, weekly pay with direct deposit, overtime opportunities, holiday pay, and even referral bonuses—apply today and join our team!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Recreational Aide with a passion for enhancing residents’ quality of life through engaging activities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a recreational care setting, strong knowledge of recreational treatment plans, and the ability to independently plan and implement activities tailored to residents’ abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement individual and group activities under general supervision.
• Assess and reassess residents’ interests, needs, and abilities through observation, conversations, and documentation.
• Support community reintegration by accompanying residents on excursions such as shopping, theaters, restaurants, and outdoor activities.
• Provide one-on-one engagement and support as needed.
• Coordinate activity logistics, ensuring availability and functionality of supplies and equipment, and maintain an updated activity calendar.
• Collaborate with dietary staff for special meal requests and off-site dining coordination.
• Prepare, set up, clean, and return equipment; operate audiovisual equipment.
• Assist Certified Nurse Aides or licensed staff with patient care tasks such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Transport residents during community excursions as required.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and perform other related duties.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of recreational aide experience in long-term care or similar settings.
• Experience with MDS documentation required.
• Active BLS certification required; CNA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of recreational treatment plans and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of human growth and development.
• Ability to independently execute recreational activities and treatment plans.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and genuine interest in improving residents’ quality of life.
  
  

Supervision

Reports to a Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Activities Coordinator, or Registered Nurse (Director of Nursing or higher).

Additional Information

• Holiday pay based on hours worked (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
• Long-term care and skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Eligible candidates nationwide are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required certifications are eligible to apply.

About World Nurses

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus