Resident Recreation & Wellness Activities Assistant

Recover-Care; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care in Pittsburg, KS seeks an Activities Assistant to help plan, organize, and facilitate recreation for patients and residents. You will promote social interaction and assist in designing recreation opportunities tailored to individual preferences and needs.

The role supports group and individual activities across multiple domains, ensuring timely scheduling and accurate documentation per policy. CNA experience is preferred, with attention to safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law.
• CNA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes recreation involvement based on patient/resident needs and interests.
• Assists in planning and facilitating recreation opportunities.
• Plans and organizes daily tasks and schedules.
• Encourages social interaction through recreation activities.
• Facilitates programs based on patient/resident interests and life history.
• Motivates and engages residents during activities.
• Facilitates activities for individuals with varying cognitive/physical abilities.
• Schedules activities in a timely manner.
• Provides resources to support independent pursuits.
• Documents activities per policy.
• Participates in patient/resident care planning.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Documentation/record keeping

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Read/write English proficiency

TST verification as required by state law

CNA licensure preferred

Job description

Recover-Care in Pittsburg, KS seeks an Activities Assistant to help plan, organize, and facilitate recreation for patients and residents. You will promote social interaction and assist in designing recreation opportunities tailored to individual preferences and needs.

The role supports group and individual activities across multiple domains, ensuring timely scheduling and accurate documentation per policy. CNA experience is preferred, with attention to safety and collaboration.