Recreation Aide

Overview

Recreation Assistant

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8 : 00AM-4 : 30PM

Full Time Benefits

Under the supervision of the Program Manager-PACE works with the Recreation Coordinators in providing recreational services and ADL (activities of daily living) assistance as needed to participants attending the PACE center.

Responsibilities

Recreation Activities

• Assists with the planning, preparation and implementation of individual activities, group activities, special events and outings as needed.
• Assists in the safe supervision of participants at the Siouxland PACE Center, special events and outings.
• Assists in daily clean-up and sanitation of the recreation areas.
• Completes documentation, under the direction of the Recreation Coordinators, which includes, activity participation records, reporting and recording PPT disruptive behaviors, and recording supplies sent home with PPTs.
• Provides ongoing input to the Recreation Coordinator of participant participation in activities or refusal to participate. Reports PPT concerns to Recreation Coordinators for follow up.
• Completes risk reports per company policy.

Personal Care / ADLs

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED or applicable work experience. Completion of a nursing assistant training program totaling at least 75 hours

License(s) / Certification(s)

Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Maintain Mandatory Reporter status

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to follow instructions and take direction.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members in a team effort for the benefit of Siouxland PACE participants.

Basic computer skills-working knowledge of Microsoft office.