Resident Activities Assistant / Recreation Therapy Assistant*

Job Description

Job Description

*  Position works 9:30am-3:30pm 2- 3 days per week plus 30 minutes deducted for lunch time.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

1. a friendly visitor
2. sensory stimulation
3. reality orientation
4. individual instruction on specific leisure pursuits
5. Meets the needs as outlined in the care plan.

1. Assesses and reports resident progress.  Maintains resident written records of activities attended, and 1:1 visits.
2. Maintains and organizes an inventory of departmental supplies and equipment.
3. Supervises residents during activities to assure safety per regulation and policy.
4. Transports residents to and from activities.
5. Participates in resident care plan meetings.
6. Participates in fundraising for our Resident Recreation Fund.
7. Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms of residents which may signify a physical change in their condition.
8. Recognizes your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
9. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
10. Carry out QAPI role and responsibilities as assigned.
11. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
12. Look for and share with leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
13. 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.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
15. 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.
16. 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:

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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