Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Greenridge Place in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Per Diem Recreation Aide to develop and implement a variety of recreation programs for residents who are socially, physically and cognitively stimulated.

Responsibilities include planning activities for small groups and events, encouraging resident participation, escorting residents when needed, and maintaining participation logs. Evening or weekend hours may be required to support resident needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to push/pull wheelchairs and assist with decorations.
• Evening and weekend hours possible.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement activity plans for residents, in small groups, for special events and entertainment.
• Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary; maintain participation logs.
• Attend meetings as required; participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
• Evening and weekend hours possible.
• Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.
• Follow universal precautions and MSDS guidelines.
• Review evaluation on new residents completed by Manager Recreation.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.


• Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary. Maintain participation logs for programs.


• Attends meetings as required. Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.


• Evening and weekend hours possible.


• Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.


• Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books.


• 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

Per Diem