Therapeutic Recreation Aide
About The Position
Londonderry Village is committed to providing person-centered, individualized care and services to elders. The Therapeutic Recreation Aide provides therapeutic recreational opportunities and activities for residents to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial wellbeing. Activities should be individualized, meaningful, purposeful, and based on residents’ personal interests. The aide plans, implements, leads, and evaluates programs; supports resident care planning; completes activity assessments and documentation; conducts individual visits and outings; and coordinates programs with residents, families, volunteers, community groups, and other staff. The role also involves safely transporting residents, maintaining clean and safe activity areas, assisting with supplies and program development, and following universal precautions, including using personal protective equipment when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license in good standing.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Publisher.
- Ability to travel locally for outings and to attend training programs.
- Must follow universal precautions procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience developing and conducting activity and recreational programs in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete MDS Activities—Initial Review Assessment as assigned.
- Complete required documentation, including quarterly and annual activities participation reviews, daily attendance records, individual visit records, and MDS Section F.
- Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate activity programs, including transporting residents to and from programs.
- Contribute to and implement resident care plans.
- Attend and actively participate in resident care conferences when requested.
- Schedule and conduct resident outings, including safely driving facility vehicles and buses.
- Plan programs involving outside community groups, including intergenerational programs.
- Contribute to planning and developing monthly activity newsletters.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing programs.
- Schedule, coordinate, and participate in special programs.
- Perform individual visits as needed or requested.
- Keep activity areas clean and clutter-free and ensure resident safety.
- Prepare supply requests and requests for checks, and submit them to the Director of Therapeutic Recreation for approval.
- Obtain volunteers for programs as needed.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings.
- Provide care for the resident pet as needed.
- Promote harmonious relationships among TR staff, residents, families, volunteers, and other departments.
- Coordinate programs with other TR staff and the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow universal precautions, including use of personal protective equipment, due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
