Recreation Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous experience working with older adults in a health care or long-term care setting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite software to assist in delivering services.
• Flu-vaccinated.
• Willingness to grow professionally through continuing education and training.
• Ability to climb or descend flights of stairs.
• Ability to arrange and move furniture for various activities.
• Physical ability to assist residents using wheelchairs or walkers.
• Ability to assist residents getting on and off the bus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with dementia.
• Ability to lead programs with large groups.

Responsibilities

• Implement an individual recreational program for each resident as part of their overall plan of care.
• Provide documentation for programs and services.
• Provide relevant input to the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor about changes or modifications to activity plans that could improve programs and services.
• Document participation or regression in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and direct activities for residents in the health care center, assisted living, and memory unit.
• Use a computer and communicate effectively verbally and in writing to complete tasks related to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
• Assist program staff with other duties as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
• Interact with residents in a manner that respects their rights.
• Implement special projects to address residents' needs as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.