Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Job Description

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1 Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Job Description EEO Classification: Professional Position held by: Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide Revision Date: 4/14/2015 Status: Bargaining Full time Part time Department No: 47 Reports to: Therapeutic Recreation Leader and/or Director of Therapeutic Recreation Department Name: Therapeutic Recreation Director s Name: POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Leader on assigned floor and the Director of Therapeutic Recreation, implement an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each individual resident on their assigned floor. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the pre-placement physical examination, criminal background check and Medicaid Exclusion screening. Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide

2 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Must possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least 2 years experience working in an activity program in a long-term care facility. 2. Must be at least 21 years of age. 3. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the following: a. Pre-placement physical examination b. Criminal background check c. 2-step tuberculosis test, and d. Drug and alcohol test 4. Must successfully complete the facility Feeding Assistant (FA) training within 90 days of hire. 5. Must have a clean driving record. Must drive and operate County vehicles as appropriate per job assignment. 6. Is subject to frequent interruptions, falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. 7. Must be able and willing to relate to and work with residents at all physical and cognitive functioning levels including but not limited to ill, disabled, memory-impaired, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents. 8. Must possess a pleasant personality, emotional stability, creativity and innovation, enthusiasm, mature judgment, and willingness to cooperate with others. Must be dependable, flexible, and have the ability to copy with constantly changing situations. Must possess excellent customer service skills and leadership skills. 9. Must be or become proficient in the use of electronic documentation including but not limited to the CareTracker system. 10. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident s condition. 11. Work as a team member to provide the highest quality of care to residents. 12. Familiarize self with each new admission on assigned floor and their care needs, preferences, capabilities, interests, etc. Familiarize self with related care plan goals for each resident on assigned floor. Develop a positive rapport with each resident. 13. Provide care and handling of facility pets. 14. Chaperone bus trips to various venues. Assist in getting residents on and off the bus. Assist residents while on outings. 15. Following the floor activity schedule; assist in planning specific daily, weekly, and monthly activities with guidance from TR Leader. 16. Implement daily activity schedule after approval from TR Leader. Conduct creative, interesting, and interactive groups as assigned. Adapt activities to resident physical and cognitive functioning abilities. 17. Provide individualized 1:1 visits, friendly visits, etc. with residents as assigned. 18. Host community groups as assigned who are providing special programs. 19. Guide and supervise volunteers and TR interns, when applicable. 20. Guide residents to appropriate seats prior to activities. Assist/transport residents to and from group activities both on and off the floor. 21. Document daily group, 1:1, and independent resident activity participation accurately and in a timely manner. 22. Operate audiovisual equipment during recreational programs. This equipment may include but is not limited to the following: TV, DVD player, VHS player, CD player, tape player, surroundsound system, gaming console, MPR sound system equipment, etc.

3 23. Read all current information pertaining to the facility and field of recreation as assigned. Attend in-services and workshops as assigned. 24. Assist with maintenance and storage of recreational equipment and materials. Maintain neat and orderly supply cabinets. Report losses, damages, and needs to TR Leader and/or Director of Therapeutic Recreation. 25. Read and comply with any and all County and facility policies and procedures. 26. Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor 27. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident s condition. 28. Works on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. Works at least one evening shift per month, assigned by TR Director. 29. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. 30. Assist in resident lunch tray pass as assigned. Conduct Leisure Dining Program as assigned. Other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum knowledge, skills and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the ability or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently, and comply with Association policies and procedures, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Additional duties that are required, although may be assigned to another employee due to special circumstances applicable to the employee.) Filing, Copying, Answering Phone

4 Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Please check those items that apply to the essential job functions of the job title listed above. Each category must be completed. 1. Schedule x Full-Time x Day Shift Weekends Part-Time Evening Shift 2. Supervision Level Extremely Close Supervision Moderate Supervision Minimal Supervision 3. Initiation of Work Supervisor Will Direct to Next Task Initiation Helpful, but Not Necessary x Must Initiate Own Work 4. Independence Supervisor Will Cue on a Frequent Basis Ability to Complete Assignments with Moderate Oversight Required x Ability to Complete Assignments with Little Oversight Required 5. Work Routine Routine Never Varies; Structure is Tight Occasional Routine Change; Generally Planned in Advance Routine Changes Often; Little Structure to Task Sequence 6. Rate of Work x Fast Pace Moderate Pace Slow Pace 7. Following Directions x Full Understanding of Both Written and Verbal Instructions Required Understanding of Verbal Instructions Only Required Understanding of Written Instructions Only Required 8. Communication - English x Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Basic Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Limited or No Verbal Communication Skills Necessary

5 9. Functional Reading - English x Fluent Reading Simple Reading Recognition of Signs/Symbols No Reading Skills Required 10. Hearing Seeing x Ability to Hear Required Hearing Not Required x 20/20 Vision with Corrective Eyewear Limited Vision Vision Not Required 11. Functional Math Complex Computational Skills (Accounting and Financial Skills) Simple Computational Skills (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Percents) Simple Counting Skills No Mathematical Skills Needed 12. Interaction with Customers x High Visibility, Frequent Interaction Required High Visibility, Infrequent Interaction Required Low Visibility, Frequent Interaction Required Low Visibility, Infrequent Interaction Required No Interaction Necessary 13. Appearance Requirements 14. Time x Compliance with Employee Dress Code Required Compliance Not Required due to Nature of Job x Must Tell Time to the Minute Must Recognize Specific Times (Arrival, Departure, Breaks, Lunch) 15. Orientation (Familiarity with Surroundings) Work Area Room Only Building Only Several Blocks From Building 16. Mobility Skills x Mobility Within the Building Mobility Within a Four Block Radius Driving Required 17. Sitting Standing 75% - 100% 25% - 50% 75% - 100% 25% - 50% 50% - 75% Less than 25% 50% - 75% Less than 25%

6 18. Bending Knees and Waist Knees Only Waist Only No Bending Required 19. Lifting Greater than 50 lbs. Less than 10 lbs lbs. No Lifting Required 20. Reaching Greater than 6 Feet x 2-6 Feet Less than 2 Feet No Reaching Required These statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.