Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare Corp; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Masonicare Corp at Greenridge Place in Rocky Hill, CT seeks a Recreation Therapy Aide to develop and implement programs that are socially, physically and cognitively engaging for residents. The role is per diem with potential evening and weekend hours and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities include designing activity plans, encouraging participation, attending meetings, and assisting with outings while adhering to safety precautions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to push/pull wheelchairs, stand for long periods and assist with decorations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement activity plans for residents, including small groups and events, and adapt to individual needs.
• Encourage resident participation and provide escort as needed; maintain participation logs.
• Attend meetings and participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Plan and accompany residents on outings.
• Follow universal precautions and MSDS guidelines.
• Review evaluations completed by Manager Recreation.

Job description

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Recreation Therapy Aide

Salary Range: $17.17 To $24.00 Hourly

Masonicare at Greenridge Place - Rocky Hill, CT

Per Diem

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Develop and implement a variety of recreation programs and services to residents that are socially, physically and cognitively stimulating.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Create and implement activity plans for residents, in the way of small groups, special events and entertainment. Motivates residents for participation in either planned groups or on a one-to-one basis. Programs should be modified accordingly to meet the individual needs of residents.
2. 2. Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary. Maintain participation logs for programs.
3. 3. Attends meetings as required. Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
4. 4. Evening and weekend hours possible.
5. 5. Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.
6. 6. Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books.
7. 7. Review evaluation on new residents completed by Manager Recreation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Other: Pushing/pulling wheelchairs, climbing ladder (i.e.: decorating), using push carts for decorations or supplies, extensive standing/walking. Working under quarantine, universal precautions, occasional long hours, ongoing exposure to resident behaviors