Recreation Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs•Lebanon, PA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will serve as a Recreation Assistant for assigned patient care program(s). They play a crucial role in supporting the primary recreation or creative arts therapist in carrying out recreation services. These services and interventions may be administered in both the inpatient and outpatient settings that address the assessed needs of the patients utilizing motivational approaches.

Responsibilities

Conducts individualized therapeutic activity interventions based on comprehensive patient assessments.
Plans and carries out individual and group activities for the rehabilitation of patients with physical and psychiatric conditions.
Monitors, orders, and tracks inventory for recreational supplies and equipment.
Organizes community outings.
Reports patient progress and overall leisure functioning to the recreation therapist and treatment team members.
Provides a positive impact on patient/client self-esteem, life satisfaction, confidence, and increased level of independence.
Educates patients on the effective use of equipment to meet their treatment goals.
Develops publicity for scheduled special events through using fliers, bulletins, and/or newspapers.
Carrying out initial first aid response and/or alerting emergency services as needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned