Part-Time Recreation Leader
Job Description
Responsible for planning and leading interesting large/small group programs that meet the needs of the adult, geriatric and dementia population (social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive) as well as age-specific.
Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment and supplies for recreation programs.
Ability to carry out group/independent recreation programs independently; including set up and clean up of activity.
Familiar with a variety of crafts and leisure time recreation and is able to teach these to the residents.
Coordinate planned recreation programs with the patient/resident schedule of other services.
Assist in reviewing the patient/resident recreation participation and revise the plan as necessary with the Activity Director or Assistant Activity Director.
Maintain daily individual resident attendance sheets in a timely manner.
Transport residents in wheelchair to/from activity programs daily.
Assist in developing a monthly calendar of events based on individual and group needs, interests and capabilities.
Assist in posting the monthly activity calendar accessible to the residents.
Completes assigned work in a timely manner.
Performs any other duties necessary as assigned.
Communicates with other personnel and other departments.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by Activities Director.
Specific Requirements
- Must possess leadership ability, maturity, compassion and willingness to work harmoniously with staff.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and think outside the box.
- Represents the organization professionally.
- Maintains HIPPA privacy and confidentiality standards.
- Participates in activities that require teamwork.
- Available for scheduled weekend and evening programs.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to handle difficult residents.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be fully vaccinated.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- At least 1-2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population.
Schedule
Wednesdays - Saturdays
9:30am - 5:00pm
Flexibility a plus.