Recreation Aide

Duties

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents
• Focusing on individual interests, work directly with Residents on units
• Absorb and set up programs as needed
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
• Absorb and set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities
• Absorb residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units
• Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities
• Distribute calendars
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A positive attitude and energy is a must
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task