Recreation Aide (PRN)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay•Virginia Beach, VA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide implements therapeutic recreational programming to address residents’ physical, social, emotional, vocational, spiritual, and cognitive needs. The role works under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor and supports residents in the health care center, assisted living, and memory unit. This is a PRN, as-needed position, with weekend availability and occasional event coverage required.

Requirements

Previous experience working with older adults in a health care or long-term care setting.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs to assist in service delivery.
Flu-vaccinated.
Willingness to grow professionally through continuing education and training.
Ability to climb or descend flights of stairs.
Ability to arrange and move furniture for activities.
Physical ability to assist residents using wheelchairs or walkers.
Ability to assist residents getting on and off a bus.
Must be available on weekends and for some events as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with dementia.
Ability to lead programs with large groups.

Responsibilities

Implement an individual recreational program for each resident as part of the resident’s overall plan of care.
Provide documentation for programs and services.
Provide relevant input to the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor about changes or modifications to activity plans that could improve programs and services.
Document participation or regression in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Lead and direct activities for residents in the health care center, assisted living, and memory unit.
Use a computer and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to complete tasks related to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
Assist program staff with other duties as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
Interact with residents in a manner that respects their rights.
Implement special projects to address residents’ needs at the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.