Job Title: Recreational Aide Long Term Care

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub-Specialty: Recreational Therapist
Rehabilitation Type: Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Recreational Aide to enhance the quality of life for residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will plan and implement recreational activities, support community reintegration, and provide individualized engagement under the guidance of licensed staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activity Planning & Implementation: Independently plan, organize, and carry out activities tailored to residents' abilities and interests.

• Assessment of Needs: Collaborate with supervisors to assess and reassess resident activity preferences through observation, conversations, and documentation.

• Community Reintegration: Accompany residents on outings such as shopping trips, theaters, restaurants, picnics, and other leisure activities.

• Individual Engagement: Provide one-on-one interaction as needed to promote resident well-being.

• Coordination & Logistics: Ensure availability and functionality of activity supplies and equipment; maintain and update the activity calendar.

• Dietary Coordination: Work with dietary staff to request special meals or notify them of off-site meal needs.

• Equipment & Facility Management: Prepare, set up, clean up, and maintain equipment; report shortages and assist with inventory management.

• Patient Care Support: Assist CNAs or licensed staff with toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Attend meetings and participate in assigned groups; perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Recreational Aide in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to treatment plans and independently execute recreational activities.

• Strong knowledge of recreational therapy principles, human growth, and leisure-time activities.

• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and staff.

• Familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and worksite rules.

Certifications Required:

• Active BLS certification

• CNA certification required

Shift & Schedule:

• Full-time; any shift

• Holiday coverage required (pay based on hours worked)

Supervision:

• This position operates under the supervision of a Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Activities Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.

Additional Requirements:

• Initiative, creativity, and genuine interest in enhancing resident quality of life through recreational activities.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles for resident outings.