Description

• Conducts activity/recreation groups and individual interventions to Long Term Care residents on inpatient units as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Provides recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director to be pertinent to resident population. Makes recommendations to include on monthly activities calendar.

• Leads programs utilizing activity zones or parallel programming concepts to meet the needs of all residents in the assigned area.

• Provides appropriate individual resident interventions in group activities and in unit milieu.

• Responsible for activity area (i.e., unit day room, cafeteria, auditorium) set-up including moving tables, chairs, and other furniture/equipment to create the optimal environment for recreation programs as determined by department Director/Assistant Director.

• Documents resident attendance in programs in established attendance records.

• Assists with coordination of community trips for residents.

• Assists with transporting residents to and from scheduled activities.

• Assists in printing large wall calendars and hanging monthly calendars in designated areas.

• Resident care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of resident growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of those served.

• Responsible for creating a homelike environment and decorating for seasonal and holiday observances.

• May assist residents during mealtime.

• Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.

• Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips).

• Identifies problems, contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient and care.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with all staff.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Diploma or better in Diploma/GED

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• *Heart Saver

Experience

Required

• Practical skill set in crafts, recreation/sports.

Preferred

• 1 year: Experience in a long term care setting preferred.