Recreation Therapy Assistant - Full-Time 8am-5:30pm

• Position works 8:30am-5pm and includes some holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in planning, organizing, and implementation of programs for residents at different functional levels.
• Visits with residents, as directed, on a one-to-one basis for the purpose of providing:

• a friendly visitor
• sensory stimulation
• reality orientation
• individual instruction on specific leisure pursuits
• Meets the needs as outlined in the care plan.

• Assesses and reports resident progress. Maintains resident written records of activities attended, and 1:1 visits.
• Maintains and organizes an inventory of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Supervises residents during activities to assure safety per regulation and policy.
• Transports residents to and from activities.
• Participates in resident care plan meetings.
• Participates in fundraising for our Resident Recreation Fund.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of residents which may signify a physical change in their condition.
• Recognizes your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• Carry out QAPI role and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Look for and share with leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
• Support QAPI efforts verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Recognize your role for Trauma Informed Care: Promotes a culture of safety, empowerment and healing; recognizes that everyone who interacts at Rest Haven may have past traumatic experience and protects trauma survivors from being re-traumatized.
• Recognize your role for Compliance and Ethics: Participates in annual compliance and ethics training. Follows code of conduct reporting any compliance and ethics concerns.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Well-lighted and ventilated work area.
• Exposed to infection, odors, and peculiarities in behavior.
• Lifts and handles supplies, materials and equipment.
• Transports residents to and from activities.
• Communicates with a variety of people.
• Participates in out of door and off site activities.

• Sits, stands, and walks intermittently during the work day.
• Lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling are required.
• Work hours include: days, evenings, holidays and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred.
• Must have a pleasant and outgoing personality with a flair for creativity.
• Must have a basic understanding of the needs of the elderly. Must have patience and empathy. Previous experience in a nursing facility is preferred.
• Ability to treat Rest Haven and Resident information as confidential.
• A responsible confidential, professional, and team player.
• Must be organized and an effective communicator.
• Must be able to work without constant and direct supervision.
• Adequate physical health to perform the essential functions.
• Criminal history background clearance: Act 169 and Act 13.