Recreational Assistant

We are currently seeking a Recreational Assistant to join our team!
The shift is Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 5 days a week - including some weekends as needed.

Recreational therapy is a process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to promote psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• Encouraging resident participation in programs, clubs, and social activities.
• Maintaining a record of residents’ participation in programs.
• Engaging with residents and reporting any change in condition to appropriate clinical staff.
• Transporting residents throughout the facility.
• Providing emotional and social support to residents.
• Respecting the dignity and encouraging the independence of all residents.
• Escorting residents to community events and off-site outings.
• Assisting residents with personal items and decorations to promote a comfortable living environment for each individual.
• Conducting surveys and interviews of residents to determine their interests, talents, and resident satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

Must have experience in recreation in a Nursing home atmosphere & experience with documentation preferably using the emr system called Sigma Care.

Our ideal candidate is fun, independent, outgoing, professional, and able to handle stressful situations.

High School diploma or equivalency required.

Benefits:

• 1199 National Benefit Fund
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background