Job Details

The Recreation Assistant implements the facility’s Recreation activities and events under the direction of the Recreation Director (RD). They consistently engage residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past, and that can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose in the present. The Recreation Assistant is responsible for providing residents with encouragement, prompts, and hands-on assistance. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements Recreation Programs in accordance with the planned Monthly Calendar and as assigned by the Recreation Director, and ensures that the programs are conducted timely and at the locations specified on the calendar.
• Assists in completion of the Recreation Calendar and Facility newsletter as assigned.
• Reschedules programs whenever necessary, and advises the appropriate staff members and corrects the calendar after approval from the Recreation Director.
• Implements the One-on-One and Room Visit Programs as assigned by the Recreation Director, and completes the electronic and paper charting of the visits accurately and timely.
• Maintains records in the electronic chart of resident participation in group and one-on-one programs.
• Assists in the completion of the Leisure Interest Assessment, and communicates any new leisure, interest, or need identified in order to provide a variety of leisure interventions during visits that are consistent with the Resident’s interests.
• Reports changes in resident conditions, or any changes in residents’ leisure needs or interests to the Recreation Director.
• Promotes the Volunteer Program by assisting in the orientation and training of volunteers and providing continued cooperation and assistance as needed.
• Assumes responsibilities of Recreation Director and performs related tasks as requested.
• Leads programs such as music, crafts, recreation, exercise, religious service, and other group programs as assigned/scheduled, and ensures group participation records are completed timely and accurately. 
• Transports residents to and from programs, and assists with community trips as scheduled.
• Prepares for programs by gathering the equipment and supplies as needed prior to starting program.
• Advises Recreation Director when assistance from nursing, maintenance, or other departments may be required to prepare for a program.
• Assists other Recreation staff with programs and preparations as assigned, or when own assignment permits.
• Encourages resident participation in group programs by one-on-one invitations, make announcements, and encouraging involvement during the program.
• Notifies nursing personnel immediately if an accident or incident occurs with a resident during a group program or one-on-one room visit.
• Reports to the Charge Nurse or Clinical Care Coordinator any change noticed in a resident’s behavior, or mental or physical condition, and reports to the Recreation Director any and all incidents, occurrences, and changes in condition.
• Charts any resident behavior incidents in the electronic health record as appropriate, and timely. 
• Adheres to Standard Precautions and the Facility's Infection Control Procedures in all aspects of work performance, and stores and uses all activity equipment in accordance with good safety practices.
• Reports equipment and building fixtures in need of repair.
• Know the limitations of residents and yourself when taking individual or groups out of the care area and report whereabouts to the Charge Nurse.
• Know special diet restrictions of all residents prior to offering refreshments and special food items.
• Supervises or provides for adequate supervision of residents during a group program.
• Participates in department meetings and assists with the completion of paperwork as assigned.
• Adheres to Resident rights and reports suspected deviations to immediate supervisor.                            
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at all times, and protects confidential information by only providing information on a “need-to-know” basis.
• Assists the Recreation Director with the training of new Recreation Assistants as assigned.
• Attends and participates in facility in-services and orientation.
• Performs other duties or functions as assigned.

Mission Point’s Expectations of all Employees:

• Adheres to all Mission Point Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with Mission Point’s Core Values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all word-related contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient information and company proprietary information.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must maintain an active license or the required certification(s) (if required by the job).