Recreation Assistant/Memory Care
Avalon Health Care
Recreation Assistant/Memory Care
Avalon Health Care
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Ogden, Utah
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Recreation Assistant is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing leisure activity programs tailored to the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of memory care residents. They must also conduct comprehensive resident assessments and maintain accurate documentation of activity plans and participation.
Qualifications
This role requires a licensed TRT (Therapeutic Recreation Technician) with CPR certification and a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will be creative, reliable, flexible, and able to work independently, organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential for developing and implementing recreation programs that meet resident needs.
Job Description
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is seeking a motivated and creative Recreation Assistant with a TRT License to work on our Memory Care Unit and join our amazing team! Saturday's are required Wage $18.00 - $20.00
The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the general direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Some of our amazing benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all residents.
- Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
- Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
- Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
- Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes.
- Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
- Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program.
- Some Saturday's and evenings will be required.
Qualifications
- Must be a licensed TRT, required
- CPR Certification, required
- Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports, and communicate clearly.
- Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
- Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
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