Recreation Therapy Assistant - Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center - Aurora,

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care, short-term rehab, and a secured memory care neighborhood, and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center.

Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.

Visit us online at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./fitzsimons

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note:

Shifts and work arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

• Design and facilitate engaging daily recreational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the residents, including cognitive, physical, spiritual, and creative activities.
• Develop comprehensive neighborhood activity calendars for supervisor approval, ensuring a robust and varied schedule of events.
• Deliver compassionate 1-on-1 therapeutic programming (e.g., sensory stimulation, artistic expression, wheelchair walks) aligned with Clinical Therapist care plans.
• Diligently track and document daily program attendance, activity refusals, independent pursuits, and therapeutic goal responses.
• Coordinate event schedules, locations, and special requests seamlessly with nursing, dietary, laundry, and housekeeping departments.
• Source necessary program supplies and responsibly manage the department purchasing card within established budgets and state guidelines.
• Organize, conduct, and safely supervise off-site excursions and community outings chosen by the residents.
• Actively participate in staff and committee meetings while completing required Cornerstone and Relias training modules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK:
  This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)
• Full background checks include:
• CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services)
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Must complete and pass TB test…