Travel Recreational Therapist - $2,067 per week in Sacramento, CA
Company: Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Recreational Therapist Location: Sacramento, CA Agency: Windsor
Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. Pay: $2,067 per week Shift
Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position Required Certs: BLS Works
with others to develop monthly calendar of therapeutic activities.
Obtains resources such as music, slides, tapes, books, games and
other recreational equipment. Contacts community groups or other
resources to arrange programs of interest for the participants.
Assists with all general activities, such as, greeting
participants, reality orientation, food service, toileting, etc.
Implements activities scheduled on the monthly calendar. Helps to
build a sense of community and warm social atmosphere in which
participants are able to identify a support system by providing
parties, holiday and birthday celebrations, arranging entertainment
and using community resources to enhance recreational programming.
PARTICIPANT SERVICES. Works with Supervisor to plan personalized
activities for participants with special needs. Assists in the
evaluation and care planning for prospective participants.
Completes required evaluations of assigned participants and attends
review meetings. Completes appropriate documentation by entering
data into patient record and/or department database as assigned.
Provides supportive contact with individuals that have emotional or
functional limitations that inhibit their ability to participate in
large group activities. Monitors functional changes in participants
and helps to adjust the recreation/activity program in accordance
with these changes. Assures the safety and security of participants
by noting the physical or mental health changes in participants and
communicating this information to supervisor or in daily team
meeting. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION. Provides training to Senior Care
volunteers. Assigns volunteers to activities and tasks as
appropriate. Monitors, observes volunteers and provides feedback to
Supervisor as necessary. Assists Volunteer Coordinator/Supervisor
with paperwork, evaluations, attendance records pertaining to
volunteers. TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of the needs of the
elderly, such as mobility limitations, sensory impairment and
cognitive loss. Sensitivity to the activities and educational needs
of various ethnic groups is essential. Familiarity with basic
recreation equipment. Good attention to detail with time management
and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize
assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and
practices to achieve objectives. Basic computer knowledge such as
word processing, presentation, and email software preferably
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work
independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing
multiple tasks under varied conditions. Ability to use existing
procedures to solve standard/straightforward problems. Ability to
ensure the privacy of each patient s Protected Health Information
(PHI). Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with
diverse audiences. Ability to build collaborative relationships
with participants, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers,
and community resources to promote Suter Health services and
provide exceptional customer service.
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