Job description
Welcome to Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care! Our facility provides a warm and caring environment for short-term rehab patients, and long- term residents including memory care. Our team of seasoned staff work together to offer excellent service and care to each resident.
We are in search of caring and passionate individuals who want to be a part of making a difference for those we serve. If this sounds like you, and you are looking to be a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!
Full time position for Recreation Therapist or Assistant.
Looking for creative and fun individuals to lead therapeutic programs for long term care facility. Must be willing to work as part
of the interdisciplinary team and develop programs for the senior and dementia population.
B.S. degree preferred, HS diploma required
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Experience with the elderly in a long term setting preferred.
The ideal Recreational Assistant will have a dynamic personality, is creative and determined in bringing enjoyment and quality of life to all residents and the community as a whole. The Recreation Assistant plays a supportive role to the Director of Recreation in developing a program filled with group and individual activities designed for residents on all levels.
Recreation Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning and executing recreational activities based on the needs and interests of the residents
- Encourages social interaction and communication between the residents through group recreation, and community interaction programs
- Facilitates recreational programs on an individual and group basis
- Provides individual intervention to residents based on personal needs and conditions
- Records resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs, writes progress notes, and attends care plan meetings as necessary
- Assists in the upkeep, storage, and organization of the recreation department supplies
- Assists with admission assessments, MDS, care plans and progress notes
- Ensures that residents receive the highest quality of service in a warm and caring environment which recognizes the individuals needs and capabilities
- Performs other related job duties as required
Recreation Assistant Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Recreational Therapy Assoc Degree a plus
- Experience with working with elderly population
- Must be computer-literate with Word, Outlook and basic software skills
- Able to work Evenings and Weekends
Benefits offered including: Vacation, PTO, 401K, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
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