Recreation Assistant

Apploi; Branford Hills (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in Branford Hills seeks a Recreation Assistant to support planning, organizing, and facilitating resident recreation activities. You will promote engagement based on resident interests and ensure compassionate, quality service in daily operations.

The role emphasizes planning, group and individual activities across physical, cognitive, social, and creative domains, with attention to safety and effective teamwork with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities for planning tasks.
• Experience with record keeping and program planning.
• Ability to engage staff, residents, families and visitors positively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreation for residents.
• Ensures high-quality service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.
• Promotes recreation involvement based on resident needs and interests.
• Plans daily tasks and schedules; facilitates group and individual activities.
• Encourages social interaction through recreation opportunities.
• Coordinates resources and supports resident independence in activities.
• Transports residents to and from programs and assists with supplies.
• Maintains clear communication with staff, residents, families and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Record keeping

Interpersonal engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing, and facilitation of recreation involvement for residents

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
2. Promotes recreation involvement based on the needs, preferences, and interests of the resident
3. Provides input into the design of recreation services and assists in the planning of recreation opportunities
4. Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize daily tasks and schedule
5. Encourages social interaction through recreation opportunities
6. Facilitates recreation programs based on resident interests, preferences, and life history
7. Demonstrates willingness and ability to facilitate group and individual activities in all component areas, e.g., physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, creative, wellness, sensory, community, and service
8. Demonstrates the ability to motivate and engage residents during programs
9. Demonstrates willingness and ability facilitate recreation activities for individuals of all cognitive and physical abilities
10. Facilitates scheduled activities, as assigned, in a timely manner
11. Determine and provide resources and supplies to support residents' involvement in independent pursuits
12. Facilitates scheduled individual interventions to identified residents based on needs, interests, and preferences
13. Contributes relevant information for the resident service plan
14. Demonstrates competency in utilizing technology
15. Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service opportunities
16. Assists in the organization, maintenance, and storage of recreation department supplies
17. Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with other staff, residents, families, and community visitors
18. Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs
19. Performs other duties as requested

Educational/Vocational Requirements:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. This position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language to ensure safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to medical and physical needs
3. Must provide verification of vaccinations as mandated by federal, state, or local regulations

Essential Functions and Physical Requirements:

The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities that include standing, lifting (up to 40 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Job Skills:

1. Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
2. Well-developed organizational abilities.
3. Perform record keeping and planning, as necessary.
4. Ability to positively engage with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Performs Related Duties:

• Interacts with customers, families, visitors, external facilities/staff, and area personnel.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.