Recreation Assistant

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate seeks a dedicated Recreation Assistant to plan, organize, and direct quality activities for patients, addressing recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs.

You will assist in developing programs, chart patient progress, escort patients to activities, and engage those unable to participate in group activities while maintaining a positive, patient-centered attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior geriatrics experience preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, policies and procedures.
• Competency in patient rights, safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior clearly and accurately.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Conduct in-room visits to those unable or uninterested in group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuations and maintain regular attendance.
• Demonstrate dependability, good judgment, and teamwork.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Geriatrics experience

Independent decision making

Program implementation

Patient rights and safety

Professional relationships

Confidentiality

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recreation Assistant to join our team at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate. As a key member of our activities department, you will assist in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for our patients, ensuring their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Chart patient progress and behavior in a descriptive and accurate manner
• Escort patients to and from activities
• Make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform tasks that require sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Why Join Our Team:

At Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate, we are committed to providing exceptional care and services to our patients. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.