What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapy Assistant position at Geisinger?
- Works in conjunction with the Recreation Therapist in planning, organizing, directing, and leading therapeutic activities for participants in large and small groups.
- Adapts activities to ensure that individual participants are successful in programs.
- Assists in the development of monthly activities calendar and daily activities schedule, ensuring schedule is posted.
- Documents daily attendance and notes progress and decline in program involvement by participants.
- Assists with the purchase, organization, and storage of recreational supplies.
- Maintains inventory and distribution of participant name tags with tags coded with information regarding level of assistance and support potential for wander, and dietary restrictions needed by participant.
- Collaborates with Personal Care Assistants assigned to activities and assists with personal care needs as needed to promote the safety and comfort of participants.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.