Pediatric Recreational Therapist Aide

Job overview

The Pediatric Recreational Therapist Aide role is onsite in Brooklyn, NY. The posting states pay of $18 per hour and requires full-time evening and weekend coverage. The role is in the Pediatrics department at Ditmas Children’s Nursing & Rehab. The aide creates and leads developmentally appropriate play, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric residents. Through individual and group activities, the role supports engagement, safety, and positive adjustment to the facility experience while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and families.

What you'll do

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate play and participation in special events
• manage behavior and environmental conditions to support safety and infection control
• collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• maintain confidentiality and communicate relevant patient information
• build supportive relationships with patients and families
• ensure participant safety, including transport to activities
• maintain equipment and work areas
• participate in ongoing education and development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pediatric recreational therapist aide

therapeutic recreation

pediatrics

developmentally appropriate play

expressive arts

special events

sensory-rich activities

evening and weekend coverage

brooklyn ny

ditmas children's nursing & rehab

$18 per hour

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance after 90 days of full-time employment.

Why this role

Experience with children and babies is required; experience supporting children with special needs is not required but is a plus. An associate degree in therapeutic recreation or a health-related field is not required but valued.

About the employer

Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.