Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Full Time
South Amboy, NJ 08879
Posted
Job description

· Assists inplanning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;

· Activities may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games, and arts and crafts in accord with the resident’s needs.

· Encourages social communication through group recreation;

· Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;

· Assists residents with participation in religious programs;

· Assists residents with leisure recreation;

· Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;

· Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;

· Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;

· Attends appropriate in-service training programs;

· Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;

· Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;

· Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;

· Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs;

· Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;

· Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;

· Prepares reports on residents progress as may be requested;

· Facilitates community interaction programs;

· Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

· Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

· Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.

· As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.

· Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.

· Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

· Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation

· Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

· Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.

· Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.

· Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

· Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.

· Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.

· Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations;

· Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy;

· Report any workplace injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor;

· Performs other duties as requested.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Work Location: One location

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