What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity/Recreation Aide position at Runnells Rehab Center?
QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Graduate or Equivalency. Experience with elderly, physically challenged and residents with Dementia preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for documentation of resident participation in group activities and one-on-one visits. Leads select group activities for residents in a variety of recreational pursuits. Facilitates activity needs of residents. Ensure that residents on each unit have the opportunity to participate in activity programs of choice through on-going contact and escort as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
Document all activities timely and appropriately in Pro-Activity attendance.
Reviews individual resident attendance and participation records with the therapist. Meets with Recreation Therapist for input and guidance regularly.
Leads group activities for residents in a variety of recreational pursuits. i.e. parties, sing-a-longs, bingo, exercises, cooking, crafts, church activities, food related socials and Sensory Programs.
Adequately determines and accommodates resident needs, abilities and interests regarding leisure involvement.
Invites and escorts residents to appropriate unit programs.
Regularly provides and documents meaningful 1 : 1 in- room resident visits if indicated.
Posts a written monthly activities schedule on assigned wing, near the nurses’ station and in Resident rooms.
Implements, in coordination with Program Director and Administrator, policies and procedures as they relate to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
Preparation for specialized Recreation programs.
Completes holiday facility decorations (balloons, streamers, birthday signs for resident rooms, etc.)
Assists volunteers in recreational program as needed
Maintains and cleans department supplies and materials as assigned.
Any other task requested by Program Director.
