Resident Activities Assistant / Recreation Therapy Assistant

HES INC•York Township, PA

18h

About The Position

The Resident Activities Assistant / Recreation Therapy Assistant helps plan, organize, and implement programs for residents with different functional abilities. The role includes providing one-to-one visits for companionship, sensory stimulation, reality orientation, individual leisure instruction, and care-plan needs. The assistant tracks and reports resident progress, maintains activity and visit records, and keeps departmental supplies and equipment organized. The position supervises and transports residents during activities, participates in care-plan meetings and fundraising for the Resident Recreation Fund, and observes and reports signs of changes in residents’ physical condition. The role also supports the organization’s QAPI efforts and trauma-informed care practices, and follows compliance and ethics requirements. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The stated schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., two to three days per week, with 30 minutes deducted for lunch. Work hours may also include days, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

A pleasant, outgoing personality and creativity.
Basic understanding of the needs of older adults, along with patience and empathy.
Ability to keep Rest Haven and resident information confidential.
Responsible, professional, confidential, and able to work as part of a team.
Organized with effective communication skills.
Ability to work without constant direct supervision.
Adequate physical health to perform the essential functions.
Criminal history background clearance under Act 169 and Act 13.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or GED equivalency preferred.
Previous experience in a nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing programs for residents at different functional levels.
Visit residents one-to-one to provide companionship, sensory stimulation, reality orientation, leisure instruction, and care-plan support.
Assess and report resident progress; maintain written records of activities attended and one-to-one visits.
Maintain and organize departmental supplies and equipment.
Supervise residents during activities to ensure safety in accordance with regulations and policies.
Transport residents to and from activities.
Participate in resident care-plan meetings.
Participate in fundraising for the Resident Recreation Fund.
Recognize and report abnormal signs or symptoms that may indicate a physical change in a resident’s condition.
Attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
Carry out assigned QAPI responsibilities and follow related policies and procedures.
Share positive outcomes of QAPI projects and barriers to project success with leadership.
Support QAPI efforts through actions, attitude, and adjustments to performance and practice in accordance with initiatives and findings.
Promote trauma-informed care by supporting safety, empowerment, and healing and helping prevent residents from being re-traumatized.
Participate in annual compliance and ethics training and report concerns in accordance with the code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.