Is being a recreational therapist a good fit for you?
Plans and runs recreation activities for patients in hospitals, aged care homes and similar places to support their health and wellbeing.
What the work involves
- Teaches patients activities and techniques, like sports, dance, music, art or relaxation, to suit their physical or mental needs.
- Runs therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical wellbeing.
- Plans, organises, leads and joins programmes that help patients recover, rejoin the community and avoid further health problems.
- Watches and records how patients take part, react and progress, and changes programmes as needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a recreational therapist is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.