Recreational Therapy Assistant - Days

Position Details Location: LIFE Geisinger Lewistown Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary Works under the direction and supervision of Recreation Therapist to create, implement, lead and adapt activities to ensure participants have a positive experience in group and individual activities. Responsibilities Works in conjunction with the Recreation Therapist in planning, organizing, directing, and leading therapeutic activities for participants in large and small groups. Adapts activities to ensure that individual participants are successful in programs. Assists in the development of monthly activities calendar and daily activities schedule, ensuring schedule is posted. Documents daily attendance and notes progress and decline in program involvement by participants. Assists with the purchase, organization, and storage of recreational supplies. Maintains inventory and distribution of participant name tags with tags coded with information regarding level of assistance and support potential for wander, and dietary restrictions needed by participant. Collaborates with Personal Care Assistants assigned to activities and assists with personal care needs as needed to promote the safety and comfort of participants. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Education & Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years related work experience - Preferred. Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication, Patient Safety, Patients Rights, Therapeutic Treatment. Benefits Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents. Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution. Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive. Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. EEO Statement We are a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger