Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Therapeutic Recreation Aide

As a Therapeutic Recreation Aide, you'll be at the heart of our community, creating engaging and meaningful experiences for our residents. Whether it's through games, crafts, music, group activities, one-on-one visits, special events, or community outings, you'll help brighten each day, spark memories, encourage social connection, and enhance our residents' overall quality of life.

No two days are the same, and every activity is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're creative, compassionate, energetic, and love bringing joy to others, this could be the perfect role for you!

Full-Time

Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:30PM and every other weekend 9:30AM-3:30PM

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet – Get paid the next day!

• Free Single Medical Insurance

• Loan Reimbursement

• Scholarship Opportunities

• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

• 401(k) with annual contribution match

• Referral Bonuses

• Career growth opportunities within our growing company!

Position Summary

The Therapeutic Recreation Aide supports the Therapeutic Recreation Director by delivering meaningful daily programming that aligns with each resident's individualized plan of care and enhances their overall quality of life.

In this role, you will facilitate engaging group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. You will encourage resident participation, build positive relationships with residents and families, and help create meaningful experiences each day.

Responsibilities include maintaining activity calendars, adapting programming based on resident needs and census changes, transporting and assisting residents during activities and outings, supporting volunteers, and documenting resident participation and progress. The Therapeutic Recreation Aide also contributes to care coordination while maintaining compliance with resident rights, HIPAA, infection control, safety standards, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements.

What You'll Do

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate daily therapeutic activities and programs.

• Encourage active participation and adapt activities to meet individual resident needs and abilities.

• Provide one-on-one visits with residents who may not participate in group activities.

• Build meaningful, professional, and caring relationships with residents and families.

• Assist with developing new and creative programming ideas.

• Maintain and update activity calendars and schedules.

• Stay informed of resident and census changes that may impact programming.

• Transport and assist residents during in-facility activities and community outings.

• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, and facility decorations.

• Support volunteers to ensure programming is meaningful and productive.

• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and interests.

• Understand and support individual resident goals and care plans.

• Participate in care conferences as requested.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.

• Follow infection prevention, safety, cleaning, and equipment procedures.

• Immediately report resident injuries or Vulnerable Adult incidents to appropriate leadership.

Qualifications

Passion for Senior Care

Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with seniors and individuals with illnesses or disabilities while advocating for their well-being and quality of life.

Relationship Building

Strong ability to connect with residents, families, and team members through empathy, compassion, active listening, and effective communication.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, recreation, activities, or a related setting is preferred but not required.

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.

• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and compassion.

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust as needed.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in English.

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced, and changing environment.

• Creative, dependable, and passionate about improving the lives of others.

About Monarch

Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout Minnesota.

Partnering with higher research institutes and international technology companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in resident care, making a meaningful impact on quality of life and daily interactions.

We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment, competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees