DEPARTMENT: Recreation

REPORTS TO: Recreation Director

Position Summary

The essential functions of the job for a Recreation Aide require, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Windsor Health Care, LLC to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least one (1) year of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Recreation Aides will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,
  
  

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

• Must adhere to Windsor Health Care, LLC's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
  
  

Responsibilities/Accountablities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
• Activities may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games, and arts and crafts in accord with the resident’s needs.
• Encourages social communication through group recreation;
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
• Assists residents with leisure recreation;
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;
• Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;
• 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 residents to and from recreation programs;
• Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;
• Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;
• Prepares reports on residents progress as may be requested;
• Facilitates community interaction programs;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy;
• Report any workplace injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor;
• Performs other duties as requested.