What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Recreation Aide position at The Emeralds at St Paul?
The Emeralds at St Paul -
Therapeutic Recreation Aide
POSITION SUMMARY
The Therapeutic Recreation Aide is accountable for performing therapeutic programming under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Director and according to the overall plan of care with the ultimate goal of enhancing residents’ quality of life. Meets the individual interests as well as physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being of each resident through a variety of programming. Documents participation and interest and collects other data that will be used to determine if individual resident needs are being met and in keeping with the Resident’s Bill of Rights as well as the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PROVIDES QUALITY THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING
- Initiates and implements daily activities for residents
- Encourages active participation from all residents
- Allows ample prep time for groups
- Incorporates group process in all programs
- Adapts activities when possible for residents who want to participate, but would have difficulty
- Assists with creative input for new program ideas
- Posts schedule of events, maintains daily changes; maintains timely schedule
- Is aware of daily update census changes and resident information updates
- Transports residents to / from activities; assists residents during outings outside the facility
- Builds and maintains strong professional, caring relationships with residents and family members
- Decorates facility for special occasions / holidays
- Utilizes “slow” times for planning and research
- Provides daily 1 : 1 visits with residents who refuse scheduled groups or have little family involvement
- Easily gets along with all personality types and with people of different cultures, backgrounds, etc.
- Assist Volunteers to ensure programs are productive and meaningful
DOCUMENTATION AND DATA COLLECTION
SAFETY AND HEALTH OF RESIDENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Preferred
Required Skills and Abilities
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