Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare

Rocky Hill, CTFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Rocky Hill, CT

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

The Recreation Therapy Aide develops and implements recreation programs for residents at Greenridge Place, providing socially, physically and cognitively stimulating activities, motivating participation, escorting residents, maintaining logs, attending meetings, and accompanying residents on outings while adhering to universal precautions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Activity PlanningResident MotivationResident EscortingParticipation LoggingMeeting AttendanceEducational Program ParticipationTrip PlanningUniversal Precautions KnowledgeMSDS KnowledgePhysical Ability to Push WheelchairsPhysical Ability to Climb LadderPhysical Stamina for Standing/Walking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAbility to Push/Pull WheelchairsAbility to Climb LadderExtensive Standing/Walking AbilityAbility to Work Under Quarantine and Long HoursExposure to Resident Behaviors

Full job description

Recreation Therapy Aide Job Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Recreation Therapy Aide

Masonicare at Greenridge Place - Rocky Hill, CT

Day Shift - 40 hours per week

Develop and implement a variety of recreation programs and services to residents that are socially, physically and cognitively stimulating.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and implement activity plans for residents, in the way of small groups, special events and entertainment. Motivates residents for participation in either planned groups or on a one-to-one basis. Programs should be modified accordingly to meet the individual needs of residents.
Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary. Maintain participation logs for programs.
Attends meetings as required. Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.
Evening and weekend hours possible.
Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips.
Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books.
Review evaluation on new residents completed by Manager Recreation

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Other: Pushing/pulling wheelchairs, climbing ladder (i.e.: decorating), using push carts for decorations or supplies, extensive standing/walking. Working under quarantine, universal precautions, occasional long hours, ongoing exposure to resident behaviors

Job ID: 16587

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