Recreation Assistant at Highland House Nursing Rehabilitation Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

20.7

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Planning, Activity Coordination, Resident Assessment, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Community Resource Management, Behavioral Observation, Elderly Care, Communication, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veteran's Home is hiring a Recreation Assistant to join our amazing team! $18.80 - $20.70 PR/HR The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision and is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the 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. Full-time are eligible for: * 401K * Medical, Dental & Vision * FSA & Dependent Care FSA * Life Insurance * AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability * Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity * Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection * Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k **Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.** Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with the William e Christoffersen Salt Lake Veteran's Home! Responsibilities * Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in house 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 Qualifications * High school graduate or its equivalent. * Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule. * Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. * Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

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Responsibilities

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating activity programs to support the physical and psychosocial well-being of residents. This includes conducting comprehensive evaluations, documenting activity plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.