Recreation Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Recreation Assistant

Highland Care Center, a 320 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking a dedicated  Recreation Assistant to join the team! 

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Basic Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Coverage available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with employer contribution
• Commuter Benefits Available
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee of the Month
• Safety Bingo Incentive

Position Summary:

To assist the Activities Director in the planning, organizing and directing of a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social and spiritual needs to all residents of the facility. Assist the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and their families in the exploration of appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the  Recreation Assistant:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Assist in the creation of an ongoing calendar of activities that creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and directing of the Activity Department fund raising events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements of the  Recreation Assistant: 

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.