Job Title:

Activities Assistant

Reports To:

Director of Theraputic Recreation

Approved:

Position Summary:

Must fulfill the goals and objectives of the Therapeutic Recreation Department, in regard to resident rights, overall care and in the general working philosophy of the Therapeutic Recreation Department, as well as professionally reflect the mission statement of the facility.

Assists in the development, coordination and execution of a wide range of activities for residents to improve functioning, enhance self esteem, promote creativity and self expression, while providing comfort, validation and reassurance. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in all areas related to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.

Qualifications:

• Therapeutic Recreation, and/or 2 years experience working with a diverse population, including geriatrics. Art, Music, Dance Therapy or related field Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, time management, decision making and motivation skills (e)
• Able to address the psychosocial needs of residents (e)
• The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional residents, visitors or family members (e)
• The ability to relate to geriatric, infirmed and sub-acute population including residents 55 years of age and younger.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language required, knowledge of other language helpful (e)
• Must have knowledge of diverse programming to meet needs of residents

Duties and Responsibilities: Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position

ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF

TRANSPORTS RESIDENTS TO ACTIVITIES AS NECESSARY:

• Assists Department in the transportation of residents to outside events according to established outing procedure (e)
• Assists Department with Special Event Execution & volunteers & students (e)
• Assists in receiving residents to groups/salon services and escorting back to their units

PARTICIPATES IN AND ADHERE TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH SECURITY SAFETY AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:

We are EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Recreational therapy aid: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person