Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Therapeutic Recreation Aide – PT AM

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation Aide supports the Therapeutic Recreation Director by delivering daily therapeutic programming that aligns with each resident’s individualized plan of care and enhances their overall quality of life. This role facilitates group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, and psychosocial needs, encourages engagement, and builds positive relationships with residents and families. The Aide maintains activity calendars, adjusts schedules based on census changes, and assists with transporting and supporting residents during in-facility and off-site events while helping volunteers contribute meaningful programming.

Responsibilities also include documenting participation and progress, contributing to care coordination, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA, infection control standards, safety protocols, and QAPI requirements all in support of residents’ rights and well-being.

• Deliver daily therapeutic programming aligned with residents’ individualized plans of care.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, and psychosocial needs.
• Maintain activity calendars and adjust schedules based on census changes.
• Assist with transporting and supporting residents during in-facility and off-site events; assist volunteers in contributing meaningful programming.
• Document participation and progress; contribute to care coordination.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, infection control standards, safety protocols, and QAPI requirements.
• Support residents’ rights and well-being.

• Passion for Senior Care: Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with seniors, including those with illnesses and disabilities, while advocating for their well-being.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to connect with residents, families, and staff through empathy, compassion, and active listening.
• Preferred Experience: Background in healthcare settings, such as skilled nursing or assisted living, is beneficial.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Multitasking, adaptability, ability to work in diverse and fast-paced environments, and clear English communication.

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day
• Loan reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company

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