Recreation Therapy Aide at Masonicare Corp
Mystic, Connecticut, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Activity Planning, Resident Engagement, Dementia Care, Patient Escorting, Group Facilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Physical Stimulation, Social Stimulation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Masonicare at Mystic - Senior Living Community Per Diem The Recreation Therapy Aide will develop and implement a variety of recreation programs and services to residents that are socially, physically and cognitively stimulating.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1.         Create and implement activity plans for residents, in the way of small groups, special events and entertainment. Motivates residents for participation in either planned groups or on a one-to-one basis. Programs should be modified accordingly to meet the individual needs of residents.  2.         Encourage resident participation and provide escort if necessary.  3.         Attends meetings as required. Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated.  4.         Evening and weekend hours possible.  5.         Plan and/or accompany residents on out trips. 6.         Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books.  7.         Review evaluation on new residents completed by Memory Care Resource Coordinator.  8.         Complete dementia training routinely and, as needed, to foster a supportive dining experience for our memory care residents. 9.         All other duties as assigned.  Minimum Qualifications: Education:                  High School Diploma or Equivalent Other:                          Pushing/pulling wheelchairs, climbing ladder (i.e.: decorating), using push carts for decorations or supplies, extensive standing/walking. Working under quarantine, universal precautions, occasional long hours, ongoing exposure to resident behaviors Per Diem
Responsibilities
Develop and implement socially, physically, and cognitively stimulating recreation programs for senior living residents. This includes organizing small groups, special events, and accompanying residents on outings.
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