Therapeutic Rec Aide

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries Inc•Kaukauna, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Paul Elder Services, we’re passionate about providing care and services that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Our team is full of unique and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives we serve. When you join our team, we will support you with progressive resources and a culture that focuses on your well-being.

Requirements

Ability to see objects closely (activities, documentation) as well as distant objects (resident monitoring).
Ability to hear normal sounds and voices with or without background noise.
Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing in face to face and/or group interactions.
Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions/changing situations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to discriminate colors (activities).
Ability to make an assessment based upon smell (cooking).

Responsibilities

Contributes program ideas to enhance the effective administration of a quality resident activity program.
Carries out resident individual and group activity programs. Performs duties related to the preparation, clean-up and delivery of resident activity programs.
Promotes self-esteem and social interaction with residents and encourages participation and involvement of all residents in activity programs.
Provides leisure supplies and equipment for residents’ use on assigned neighborhoods.
Carries out social contact for residents on a l:1 basis as defined for specific individual resident needs.
Assists in transport of residents to and from activity programs.
Encourages and accompanies residents on community outings. Transfers and assists with dining and bathroom needs of residents while on community outings.
Attends resident care conferences as assigned. Cooperates, supports and communicates effectively with other departments to provide residents with multidisciplinary care.
Carries out the Resident Activity Service Plan of Care.
Documents accurately, completely and legibly in accordance with policies and procedures to include, but not limited to: quarterly MDS, progress notes, discharge, and resident activity attendance form.
Supports the community orientation of the department by effectively interacting with volunteers in a respectful manner and promoting good public relations with volunteers.
Provides direction and supervision of volunteers in a variety of resident activity programs. Assists in volunteer orientation and training.