Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

A 105 bed skilled nursing facility in a suburban neighborhood that will soon undergo an exciting renovation project. Our emphasis is on rehabilitation services and long term skilled geriatric care. The Mission Of Villa is to provide a welcoming care environment designed to maximize healing and restoration, complemented through resident-centered world class service. Our goal is to support our residents through their restoration and safely return them back to the community positioned to thrive.

Our treatment team is here to support them every step of the way. Our success depends on your success. As a Company we are committed to the following:

• treating you with dignity and respect
• providing a safe and comfortable work environment
• recognizing and rewarding you for making positive contributions to our team
• acknowledging that you are a valued asset to our team and critical to our success
• encouraging you to bring new ideas, any concerns or any problems you may have for discussion and resolution
• offering opportunities to you for promotion and/or continued career growth through education and training

JOB SUMMARY: Conducts and presents therapeutic recreation programs, assists residents in activities of choice and documents as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Policy and Procedure: Follow all policy and procedures of facility and federal and state regulations. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and follow designated dress code.
• Documentation: Complete MDS, attend resident care conferences, participate in problem identification, set goals and approaches, review resident goals every 90 days and document changes in medical record, chart as needed when changes occur, maintain daily attendance records, and use computer for documentation.
• Recreation Programming: Encourage active participation of all residents, carry out all groups in a timely manner, assist with creative input in forming of new groups and expanding present ones, and communicate calmly and with respect to staff, residents and families.

OTHER DUTIES: Attend meetings and in-services as assigned by supervisor, and be flexible in the working schedule; weekends, evenings, holidays and special functions are at times required.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Long-term Care and CTRS preferred