Recreation Therapy Assistant I — Engaging Activities for Veterans

Pueblo Community College; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Human Services—Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in Aurora, CO, seeks a Therapy Assistant I to organize and lead activities that meet residents’ social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs. The role focuses on person-centered care and restoring engagement in daily life.

Responsibilities include designing calendars, delivering 1-on-1 therapy, documenting progress, coordinating with nursing and dietary teams, and participating in trainings.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging daily recreational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the residents, including cognitive, physical, spiritual, and creative activities.
• Develop comprehensive neighborhood activity calendars for supervisor approval, ensuring a robust and varied schedule of events.
• Deliver compassionate 1-on-1 therapeutic programming (e.g., sensory stimulation, artistic expression, wheelchair walks) aligned with Clinical Therapist care plans.
• Diligently track and document daily program attendance, activity refusals, independent pursuits, and therapeutic goal responses.
• Coordinate event schedules, locations, and special requests seamlessly with nursing, dietary, laundry, and housekeeping departments.
• Source necessary program supplies and responsibly manage the department purchasing card within established budgets and state guidelines.
• Organize, conduct, and safely supervise off-site excursions and community outings chosen by the residents.
• Actively participate in staff and committee meetings while completing required Cornerstone and Relias training modules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Colorado Department of Human Services—Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in Aurora, CO, seeks a Therapy Assistant I to organize and lead activities that meet residents’ social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs. The role focuses on person-centered care and restoring engagement in daily life.

Responsibilities include designing calendars, delivering 1-on-1 therapy, documenting progress, coordinating with nursing and dietary teams, and participating in trainings.