Weekend Activity Aide: Patient Engagement & Recreation

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services for the center's patient population.

The role includes weekend coverage (Sat-Sun) from 10am to 3:30pm and involvement in a variety of patient-centred activities, arts/crafts, community outings, and educational pursuits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with coursework in recreation is desirable.
• Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Experience in leading recreational activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient engagement.
• Maintain precautions/limitations list on each patient.
• Encourage participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, educational activities, and more.

Education

High School Diploma with recreation coursework

State approved activity-training course

Job description

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services for the center's patient population.

The role includes weekend coverage (Sat-Sun) from 10am to 3:30pm and involvement in a variety of patient-centred activities, arts/crafts, community outings, and educational pursuits.