Patient Activity & Recreation Assistant

OPCO Skilled Management; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an Activity/Recreation Assistant to support the Activity/Recreation Director in assessing, organizing, and implementing activity services for the center's patient population.

You will help develop and deliver programs, promote engagement in arts/crafts, community outings, religious and educational activities, and assist with miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with coursework in recreation is desirable.
• Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Experience in leading recreational activities and arts/crafts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote engagement and functioning.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.
• Encourages participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, outings, religious activities, and educational activities.

Skills

Recreation leadership

Patient engagement

Arts & crafts facilitation

Group activity coordination

Education

High School Diploma with coursework in recreation

State approved activity-training course (preferred)

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an Activity/Recreation Assistant to support the Activity/Recreation Director in assessing, organizing, and implementing activity services for the center's patient population.

You will help develop and deliver programs, promote engagement in arts/crafts, community outings, religious and educational activities, and assist with miscellaneous tasks as needed.