Resident Recreation & Activities Aide

Ascent Healthcare Management; Pressly Place (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Healthcare Management seeks a Recreation Assistant/Aide to support the planning and delivery of the facility's Recreation/Activity Program. You will assess resident interests, develop daily activities, and promote participation across residents within budget and policy constraints.

The role requires a high school diploma, a passion for music and the arts, and the ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma. College credits preferred.
• Must have an aptitude for music of all types, art, crafts, adult sports activities and other leisure activities.
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language clearly.
• Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License to drive all vehicles used in the facility’s recreation program.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to determine interests and needs in recreational activities.
• Develop a daily in-house and community program addressing individualized interests.
• Ensure maximum participation of residents in community resources and events.
• Develop, implement and monitor written program plans for individuals as prioritized by Interdisciplinary Teams.
• Maintain participation records/data for each resident.
• Train staff responsible for implementing recreational programs.
• Monitor programs to ensure proper execution.

Skills

Music appreciation

Art & crafts

Leisure activities facilitation

English communication

Education

High school diploma

College credits preferred

Job description

Ascent Healthcare Management seeks a Recreation Assistant/Aide to support the planning and delivery of the facility's Recreation/Activity Program. You will assess resident interests, develop daily activities, and promote participation across residents within budget and policy constraints.

The role requires a high school diploma, a passion for music and the arts, and the ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.