Edenbridge PACE at Skyland is aiming to be the partner of choice for District seniors and their families living in Wards 7 and 8 to allow them to live dignified, meaningful lives and to remain in their own homes for as long as they desire. Six core principles drive our approach to care. These include:

• We prioritize autonomy: Frail seniors deserve the dignity of respect for their choices, large or small, with personalized care plans that align with their values and desires.
• We value lives meaningfully lived: We focus not just on the number of days people are alive, but on the number of days they are glad to be alive. We strive to provide more of what matters.
• We support de-medicalization: We recognize that too much medical care is no better than too little, and that medicine is the easy answer, not always the right answer.
• We plant deep roots in the community: We partner with those who know and are invested in their communities, bringing our expertise and leveraging their knowledge, services, and support.
• We employ technology thoughtfully: Technology can enhance what we do for patients, families, and care teams—but it can never replace the human element.
• We focus on positive variance: We aim to recognize, understand, and replicate a person’s best days, rather than simply reacting to their worst.

Location: Southeast DC, serving Ward 7 and Ward 8 residents

Job Summary:

Seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Recreational Therapy Assistant to develop and deliver therapeutic recreation programs tailored for elderly participants under the direction of the recreational therapist. This role includes leading activities to enhance residents' physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being, and assisting in facilitating and record keeping of the Participant Advocacy Committee (PAC) meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide both large and small group programming for therapeutic and recreational engagement.
• Customize leisure and recreational activities to fit individual participant needs.
• Foster a positive environment during activity sessions.
• Document and analyze participant engagement and progress.
• Relay behavioral observations to the recreational therapist and team members.
• Manage volunteers within recreational and therapeutic programs.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Organize and facilitate activities, maintaining up-to-date activity calendars.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies to maintain adequate stock.
• Assist in facilitating and recording minutes for Participant Advocacy Committee meetings.
• Perform setup and cleanup duties for activities, collaborating with Day Center staff.
• Participate in ongoing staff development to hone professional skills.
• Conduct home visits to deliver services to homebound participants as indicated.
• Participate in care planning as needed in the absence of the Recreational Therapist.

Working Conditions:

• Physical capacity for moving and transferring participants.
• Regular standing and walking during activity sessions.
• Versatility to work in various settings, including in-center and at participants' homes.

Personal Interactions:

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Proficient computer literacy for record-keeping and communication and experience with the electronic health records (EHR).

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience with elderly care or in a healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• CPR certification.

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