Recreation Assistant/Memory Care

Avalon Health Care•Ogden, UT

1h•Onsite

About The Position

George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is seeking a motivated and creative Recreation Assistant with a TRT License to work on our Memory Care Unit and join our amazing team! The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the general direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Requirements

Must be a licensed TRT, required
CPR Certification, required
Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports, and communicate clearly.
Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
Must have a Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all residents.
Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes.
Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program.