Geriatric Recreation Therapy Aide: Plan & Lead Activities

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Allied Services invites applications for a Recreation Therapy Aide to plan, organize, and implement individual and group activities for residents of the Skilled Nursing Center. The role emphasizes documentation, activity assessments, and collaboration with staff to meet residents' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating large and small group activities, supporting volunteers, and assisting with events and transportation as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to plan and implement a variety of activities for residents.
• Strong documentation skills for daily attendance and care plans.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.

Aufgaben

• Implements recreation programs for residents through age-appropriate activities.
• Completes daily attendance, quarterly activity review, and goal setting documentation.
• Conducts activity assessments on admissions/readmissions.
• Assists with resident transportation and event setup/cleanup for facility events.
• Distributes monthly activity calendars and maintains supplies.
• Provides direction to volunteers and students; participates in in-services.
• Supports residents in practicing citizenship rights, including voting assistance.

Kenntnisse

Geriatric care

Activity planning

Documentation

CPR certified

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Allied Services invites applications for a Recreation Therapy Aide to plan, organize, and implement individual and group activities for residents of the Skilled Nursing Center. The role emphasizes documentation, activity assessments, and collaboration with staff to meet residents' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating large and small group activities, supporting volunteers, and assisting with events and transportation as needed.