GENERAL SUMMARY:

 Under the direction of the Director of Recreation Therapy, the Recreation Therapy Aide plans, organizes, and implements a variety of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of all residents of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center.

 Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.

EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or equivalent required.

 WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Previous experience working with a geriatric population preferred.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

Implements recreation programs to meet the needs of residents through age appropriate physical, cognitive, social and emotional activities inside the facility.  This includes planning and carrying out large and small group activities, as well as individual leisure pursuits.  Completes the required documentation including daily attendance, quarterly activity review and goal setting.  Assists with documentation for plan of care.  Conducts activity assessments on all admission/readmission’s as assigned. 

Required Skills Required Experience

• Strong conceptual ability to design reports to measure effectiveness of various marketing programs and campaigns
• Proven ability to operate effectively in an agency environment with competing priorities
• Direct experience with online direct marketing or online media performance analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple/simultaneous cross-functional projects/initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure of stringent deadlines
• Experience with presenting data analysis
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
• The ability to gather the input of various stakeholders
• Strong project management skills