Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Lake Winona Manor • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant provides life-enriching activities to residents of Lake Winona Manor. The assistant carries out a leisure program designed around residents’ interests and needs under the monitoring of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). The role involves working with elderly and disabled adults in a healthcare setting and participating in games, sports, crafts, and other leisure activities to help residents and patients restore capabilities or manage mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

The assistant conducts leisure programs and one-to-one visits, completes documentation as directed by a CTRS, and works with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident engagement. The role also includes assisting and directing volunteers when instructed by a CTRS, providing observations and input about residents’ leisure status for care planning, completing departmental tasks such as birthday boards, door decorations, and monthly calendars, and driving the therapeutic recreation bus and van for outings.

This is a 0.5 FTE position, scheduled for 40 hours per pay period. The general schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a late stay until 8:00 p.m. one night per week and work every fourth Saturday. Starting wage is $19.00 per hour, with wage placement based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive the resident transport vehicle.
• Successful completion of the van competency test.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must obtain CNA certification within one year of employment.
• Comfort working with elderly and disabled adults in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leisure programs and one-to-one visits, and complete documentation as directed by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Work within the interdisciplinary team to promote an atmosphere of engagement for residents at all levels.
• Assist and direct volunteers when instructed by a CTRS.
• Observe residents and provide input regarding their leisure status to support appropriate care planning.
• Complete departmental duties, including the birthday board, door decorations, and monthly calendar.
• Drive the therapeutic recreation bus and van to facilitate outings.
• Participate in specialized games, sports, crafts, and other leisure activities for residents and patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, with additional options including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED