Recreational Therapy Aide

Recreational Therapy Aide

Schedule :

Full time, 10 : 30am to 7pm, rotating weekends

Resthaven offers you a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do. Learn on the job. Work in a state-of-the art facility. Have a purpose and make an impact in people's lives. Build a career and gain stability. No matter your role, you'll be appreciated and welcomed here.

Position Summary : Lead quality programming for residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Facilitate a variety of group programming to engage with residents and meet the different domains of health such as physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. Programs may include : cardio drumming, flower arranging, seated yoga, painting and more!
• Chart daily activity participation and attendance for all residents.
• Initiate one-on-one activities for individual residents based upon their functional level, including but not limited to, pampering, playing music, reading and conversation.
• Clean and maintain the activity equipment and rooms / areas.
• Assist and direct volunteer support.
• Complete project assignments on schedule.
• Participate in resident outings and bus trips.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all units involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is being achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care specific to the individual's personality and daily living.

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Resthaven's Mission Statement : To glorify God by providing a continuum of quality care and services that demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.