Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Rocky Mountain Care - Maple Dell; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Assistant at Rocky Mountain Care-Maple Dell in Payson, UT provides meaningful, engaging activities to enhance residents' quality of life and well-being. Works under supervision to plan, implement, and document programs aligned with care plans and residents' interests.

Required high school diploma; candidates should be able to adapt activities for dementia or physical limitations, and support group and one-on-one sessions while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or education/experience as otherwise permitted by Utah requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with older adults and individuals with physical, cognitive, or functional limitations.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Successful completion of required facility orientation, training, background screening, and other employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of therapeutic recreation and activity programs for residents.
• Facilitate individual and group activities appropriate to residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Assist with activities such as exercise and physical fitness, music and entertainment, games and trivia, arts and crafts, reminiscence and memory programs, cognitive stimulation, social and community activities, holiday and cultural programs, outdoor and leisure activities, and spiritual activities.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting each resident's choices, preferences, abilities, and right to decline participation.
• Provide appropriate adaptations to activities for residents with dementia, physical limitations, sensory impairments, or other disabilities.
• Observe residents during activities and communicate significant changes in mood, behavior, participation, or functioning to the supervisor or nursing staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Assistant at Rocky Mountain Care-Maple Dell in Payson, UT provides meaningful, engaging activities to enhance residents' quality of life and well-being. Works under supervision to plan, implement, and document programs aligned with care plans and residents' interests.

Required high school diploma; candidates should be able to adapt activities for dementia or physical limitations, and support group and one-on-one sessions while maintaining safety and