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Recreation Therapy Aide at Masonicare Corp

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Activity Implementation, Resident Motivation, Individualized Programming, Escorting, Meeting Attendance, In-service Participation, Out Trip Planning, Universal Precautions, MSDS Knowledge, Dementia Training, Cognitive Stimulation, Physical Stimulation, Social Stimulation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Recreation Therapy Aide Masonicare at Ashlar Village - Wallingford, CT Day and Evening Shift / 24 hours per week 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 Day / Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk

Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapy Aide is responsible for developing and implementing diverse recreation programs and services designed to be socially, physically, and cognitively stimulating for residents. This includes creating activity plans for small groups and special events, motivating resident participation, and modifying programs to meet individual needs.