May work part time or full time, but most work 40 hours a week.
May work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS will:
Plan and carry out treatment services or activities for clients in hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, and other health care institutions.
RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS frequently:
Use arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, and games to keep clients active.
Work with doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, clients, and physical and occupational therapists in setting up treatments.
Deal with patients who may be violent from drugs or are psychologically disturbed on a daily basis
It is important that RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS be able to:
Must be sure that their work is accurate. Errors could seriously endanger patients' health.
