Recreation Therapy Aide (PER DIEM)

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

Job summary

Masonicare Corp in Farmington, CT is seeking a Recreation Therapy Aide (PER DIEM) to develop and implement a variety of recreation programs that are socially, physically and cognitively stimulating for residents.

Essential duties include creating activity plans, encouraging participation, and attending required meetings; evening and weekend hours may be possible. High School or equivalent is required, with a Public Service License. Positions involve lifting and long hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent.
• Certificate/licensure: Public Service License.
• Experience: N/A or not required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School or equivalent

Public Service License

Job description

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Recreation Therapy Aide (PER DIEM)

Farmington, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 16733

Salary Range: $17.17 To $24.00 Annually

Recreational Therapy Aide (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington - Farmington, CT

Summary of Position: 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 or equivalent

Experience: N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Public Service License

Other: Pushing/pulling wheelchairs, climbing ladder (i.e.: decorating), using push carts for decorations or supplies, extensive standing/walking. Working under quarantine, universal precautions, and occasional long hours.

Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.