Recreational Aide Long Term Care

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Recreational Aide to support residents in a long-term care and skilled nursing environment. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about improving quality of life through engaging recreational and therapeutic activities while providing supportive patient care.

The Recreational Aide will independently plan organize and implement recreational activities designed to meet the physical emotional social and cognitive needs of residents. The position works under the supervision of a Recreational Therapist Occupational Therapist Activities Coordinator or Nursing leadership.

• Plan and conduct recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to residents interests abilities and limitations
• Facilitate group and individual activities to encourage participation and engagement
• Maintain and update activity calendars and schedules
• Assist with community outings and leisure excursions including shopping trips picnics restaurants theaters and scenic rides

• Collaborate with supervisors to assess and reassess residents activity interests and needs
• Observe and document resident participation and responses to activities
• Provide one-on-one interaction and engagement as needed

• Coordinate with staff to ensure supplies equipment and materials are available and functioning properly
• Prevent scheduling conflicts with other departments and services
• Coordinate with dietary staff regarding special meals ethnic food requests or off-site dining arrangements

• Prepare set up clean up and store activity equipment and supplies
• Operate and maintain audiovisual and recreational equipment
• Assist with inventory control and report supply shortages or equipment concerns

• Support Certified Nurse Aides and licensed staff with patient care tasks including:
  • Toileting
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
• Transport residents during community activities and outings

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and assigned committees
• Follow facility policies procedures and safety protocols
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of Recreational Aide experience required
• Experience with MDS documentation is required
• Previous experience in long-term care skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred
• Ability to independently implement recreational treatment plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with residents families and interdisciplinary teams

• Active CNA Certification required
• Active BLS certification required
• Current active state license/certification as applicable

• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles and leisure programming
• Understanding of human growth and development
• Ability to adapt activities based on resident capabilities and therapeutic goals
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Long Term Care
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Rehabilitation Therapy Setting

• Full-time contract position
• Flexible shift availability
• Holiday coverage may be required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred