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About the Role

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Therapeutic Recreation Assistants (TRA) to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will support developmental and recreational programming for patients and residents throughout the hospital, including infant/toddler, child/adolescent, Brain Injury units, and Long Term Care. Our ideal candidate is a team player passionate about working with children with medical complexities.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and delivering individualized and group recreational activities based on patients’/residents’ developmental and therapeutic needs.
Support the implementation of care plans for patients and families.
Participate in special events, visiting groups, and support donation activities.
Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required per departmental policy.
Schedules are designed to meet the needs of our patients and programs.

Requirements

Experience working with children is required.
Experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred.
Standing, walking, stooping.
Ability to transfer children and equipment.
Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands and patient care needs.

Work Type

Full-time

Education Level

High School Diploma Required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or closely related field strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

USD $22.55 - USD $23.32 /Hr.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Professional Development Opportunities
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Retirement Plans with Employer Matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Safe Work Environment
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

About the Company

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care.
As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).