Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare Corp; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Recreation Therapy Aide to develop and implement engaging, socially and physically stimulating activities for residents. This part-time role supports memory care with flexible day/evening shifts and occasional weekends.

The position requires a high school diploma and involves patient-facing duties, mobility assistance, and adherence to safety protocols in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with elderly or memory-care residents preferred.
• Ability to assist residents and operate mobility equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement activity plans for residents, including small groups and events.
• Encourage resident participation and provide escort when needed.
• Attend meetings and participate in educational programs as required.
• Evening and weekend hours possible.
• Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.
• Follow universal precautions and MSDS guidelines.
• Review evaluations and contribute to resident care plans.
• Complete dementia training to support memory care residents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Recreation Therapy Aide

Employee - Part-Time Service Workers Wallingford, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 16776

Salary Range: $16.94 To $22.00 Annually

Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare at Ashlar Village - Wallingford, CT

Day and Evening Shift / 24 hours per week

The Recreation Therapy Aide will 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.

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 Memory Care Resource Coordinator.

8. Complete dementia training routinely and, as needed, to foster a supportive dining experience for our memory care residents.

9. All other duties as assigned.

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