Recreation Assistant

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Recreation Assistant

Genesis Healthcare

Decatur

AL

Job #635616105

POSITION SUMMARY: Part time, every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing, and directing activity programs for customers. Recreation services will include physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and community programs in accordance with customers' needs. The Recreation Assistant contributes to the documentation of customers' progress toward their goals and response to the recreation plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the customer

Encourages social communication through group recreation

Provides programs in all recreation component areas on an individual and group basis

Assists customers with participation in religious programs

Assists customers with leisure recreation

Provides individual intervention to identified customers and non-participants of group programs

Provides input into the design of monthly recreation services

Documents customer attendance and participation level at recreation programs, writes progress notes, and attends care plan meetings as appropriate

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 customers to and from recreation programs

Assists with admission assessments, Clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes

Assists with customer council's purpose, attendance, and outcomes

Facilitates community interaction programs

Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

Performs other duties as requested.

AR01

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. High school degree or equivalent 2. Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center. 3. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Genesis HealthCare is an EO Employer- Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Updated 04/15/2018

Company info

Genesis HealthCare
Website : http://www.genesishcc.com/

Company Profile
We're Genesis HealthCare — one of the nation's largest skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy providers. We employ nearly 80,000 people, each one dedicated to the delivery of high-quality, personalized health care to all the patients and residents in our Centers. Our more than 400 Skilled Nursing Centers and Assisted/Senior Living Communities are located in 29 states across the nation, while our Genesis Rehab Services division provides therapy to over 1,500 health care providers in 46 states.