Recreation Assistant: Enrich Residents’ Daily Life

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center; Camden (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual healthcare

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

On-demand pay

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in Camden, ME is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan, organize, and implement a range of engagement activities addressing physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our patients and residents. You will contribute to the monthly recreation therapy design, document attendance, attend care plan meetings, and work with staff to ensure safe, meaningful activities.

A high school diploma is required with strong English communication and an organized, friendly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Ability to engage positively with patients, residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement engagement activities meeting patients' physical, creative, cognitive, social and spiritual needs.
• Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services.
• Document patient/resident attendance and participation in programs.
• Attend care plan meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in Camden, ME is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan, organize, and implement a range of engagement activities addressing physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our patients and residents. You will contribute to the monthly recreation therapy design, document attendance, attend care plan meetings, and work with staff to ensure safe, meaningful activities.

A high school diploma is required with strong English communication and an organized, friendly