Therapeutic Recreation Aide
About The Position
Londonderry Village is committed to providing person-centered, individualized care and services to the elders it serves. The Therapeutic Recreation Aide provides therapeutic recreational opportunities and activities that enhance residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial wellbeing. Activities should be individualized, meaningful, purposeful, and based on each resident’s personal interests. The role plans, implements, leads, and evaluates activity programs; supports resident care planning and documentation; arranges outings and special programs; and works with residents, families, volunteers, community groups, and other staff. The position is based at the LV Campus in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. The stated shifts are 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with every other Saturday and a holiday rotation.
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 attend training programs.
- Must follow universal precautions, 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 Assessments as assigned.
- Complete required documentation, including quarterly and annual activity 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 free of clutter while ensuring resident safety.
- Prepare supply requests and check requests 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 Therapeutic Recreation staff, residents, families, volunteers, and other departments.
- Coordinate programs with other Therapeutic Recreation staff and the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
