Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare at Greenridge Place in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Recreation Therapy Aide for the day shift (40 hours/week). Develop and implement a variety of recreation programs and services that are socially, physically and cognitively stimulating for residents.

Responsibilities include creating activity plans, encouraging participation, escorting residents, attending meetings and special events, and planning outings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Pushing/pulling wheelchairs, climbing ladder (e.g.: decorating), using push carts for decorations or supplies, extensive standing/walking, and working under universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement activity plans for residents, in small groups, special events and entertainment; modify programs to meet individual needs.
• Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary; maintain participation logs.
• Attend meetings as required and participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
• Evening and weekend hours possible.
• Plan and accompany residents on outings and trips.
• Understand and follow universal precautions and MSDS guidelines.
• Review evaluations on new residents completed by Manager Recreation.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare at Greenridge Place - Rocky Hill, CT

Day Shift - 40 hours per week

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary. Maintain participation logs for programs.
• 3. Attends meetings as required. Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
• 4. Evening and weekend hours possible.
• 5. Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.
• 6. Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books.
• 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