Engaging Recreation Aide - Create Joyful Resident Activities

Paramount Care Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Appreciation Event—“Thankful Th

Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job summary

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities/Recreation Aide to support planning and directing resident activity programs. You will assist with sports, arts and social activities tailored to residents' needs, and prepare progress reports to track engagement.

The role involves promoting social interaction, supervising group recreation, and helping with religious and leisure activities.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities.
• Some craft ability/knowledge.
• Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.
• Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
• Encourages social communication through group recreation;
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
• Assists residents with leisure recreation;
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;
• Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs;
• Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;
• Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;
• Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs;
• Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;
• Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;
• Facilitates community interaction programs;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Craft skills

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

TB test clearance

Education

High school diploma

Regulatory certification

English literacy

Job description

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities/Recreation Aide to support planning and directing resident activity programs. You will assist with sports, arts and social activities tailored to residents' needs, and prepare progress reports to track engagement.

The role involves promoting social interaction, supervising group recreation, and helping with religious and leisure activities.