Recreation Therapy Assistant I - Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center - Aurora, CO

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Assistant I will plan, organize, and facilitate a program of activities to meet the cultural, social, educational, recreational, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs and interests of the residents of your assigned neighborhood(s). To afford the resident personal enjoyment and satisfaction and to develop a feeling of usefulness and belonging. To encourage each resident to strive for restoration to self-care, maintenance of resumption of normal activities, and maintenance of an optimal level of psychosocial function. To promote opportunities to engage in normal pursuits, including religious activities of the residents’ choice. To assist the facility in acknowledging and providing an individualized leisure routine that meets each individual's needs. Additionally, as a Therapy Assistant I, you can expect to: Design and facilitate engaging daily recreational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the residents, including cognitive, physical, spiritual, and creative activities. Develop comprehensive neighborhood activity calendars for supervisor approval, ensuring a robust and varied schedule of events. Deliver compassionate 1-on-1 therapeutic programming (e.g., sensory stimulation, artistic expression, wheelchair walks) aligned with Clinical Therapist care plans. Diligently track and document daily program attendance, activity refusals, independent pursuits, and therapeutic goal responses. Coordinate event schedules, locations, and special requests seamlessly with nursing, dietary, laundry, and housekeeping departments. Source necessary program supplies and responsibly manage the department purchasing card within established budgets and state guidelines. Organize, conduct, and safely supervise off-site excursions and community outings chosen by the residents. Actively participate in staff and committee meetings while completing required Cornerstone and Relias training modules. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience Only: None
• Education and Experience: None
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License; Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must complete and pass TB test and any other vaccinations as required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate a program of activities to meet the cultural, social, educational, recreational, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs and interests of the residents.
• Design and facilitate engaging daily recreational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the residents, including cognitive, physical, spiritual, and creative activities.
• Develop comprehensive neighborhood activity calendars for supervisor approval.
• Deliver compassionate 1-on-1 therapeutic programming (e.g., sensory stimulation, artistic expression, wheelchair walks) aligned with Clinical Therapist care plans.
• Track and document daily program attendance, activity refusals, independent pursuits, and therapeutic goal responses.
• Coordinate event schedules, locations, and special requests with nursing, dietary, laundry, and housekeeping departments.
• Source necessary program supplies and manage the department purchasing card within established budgets and state guidelines.
• Organize, conduct, and safely supervise off-site excursions and community outings.
• Participate in staff and committee meetings.
• Complete required Cornerstone and Relias training modules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed