Recreation Assistant

Position Summary:          The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing, and facilitation of recreation involvement for residents

Responsibilities:             

1.       Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights

2.       Promotes recreation involvement based on the needs, preferences, and interests of the resident

3.       Provides input into the design of recreation services and assists in the planning of recreation opportunities

4.       Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize daily tasks and schedule

5.       Encourages social interaction through recreation opportunities

6.       Facilitates recreation programs based on resident interests, preferences, and life history

7.       Demonstrates willingness and ability to facilitate group and individual activities in all component areas, e.g., physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, creative, wellness, sensory, community, and service

8.       Demonstrates the ability to motivate and engage residents during programs

9.       Demonstrates willingness and ability facilitate recreation activities for individuals of all cognitive and physical abilities

10.   Facilitates scheduled activities, as assigned, in a timely manner

11.   Determine and provide resources and supplies to support residents’ involvement in independent pursuits

12.   Facilitates scheduled individual interventions to identified residents based on needs, interests, and preferences

13.   Contributes relevant information for the resident service plan

14.   Demonstrates competency in utilizing technology

15.   Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service opportunities

16.   Assists in the organization, maintenance, and storage of recreation department supplies

17.   Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with other staff, residents, families, and community visitors

18.   Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs

19.   Performs other duties as requested

Educational/Vocational Requirements:

1.       High School diploma or equivalent

2.       This position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language to ensure safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to medical and physical needs

3.       Must provide verification of vaccinations as mandated by federal, state, or local regulations

Essential Functions and Physical Requirements:

The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities that include standing, lifting (up to 40 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting. 

Job Skills:

1.       Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.

2.       Well-developed organizational abilities.

3.       Perform record keeping and planning, as necessary.

4.       Ability to positively engage with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Performs Related Duties:

• Interacts with customers, families, visitors, external facilities/staff, and area personnel.

• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.