Recreational Assistant / Activity Assistant

Sandstone Taylorsville   is seeking a motivated and creative Recreation Assistant to join our team!

We are committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care to every resident.  Sandstone  is looking for individuals with the passion and initiative to provide excellent service to everyone who walks through our doors.

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Responsibilities :

The Recreation Assistant  works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the activity program under the general direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

• Schedule and coordinate leisure recreation programs to meet the needs of all in-house residents.
• Develop and plan recreation programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a Comprehensive evaluation of each resident.
• Document the individual recreation assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms.  Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Establish an active Volunteer Program.
• Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
• Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes.
• Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
• Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program.

Qualification :

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a TRT certification or successfully complete a training course (paid training is available).
• Have two years of experience in a social / recreational setting in long-term care. (preferred)
• Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports and communicate clearly.
• Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
• Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer!