Recreation Aide

Salary: $20.50 per hour

How To Apply Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• One (1) year of experience working with residents in a health care setting.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary Reporting to the Recreational Therapist Supervisor, the Recreation Aide assists and encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreation programs and activities to meet the physical, intellectual, psychological, and social needs of residents. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained. This position is located at the Ross Township location. Overview Duties:

• Assists Recreation Therapist in planning monthly calendar of recreation activities.
• Leads resident participation in programmed therapeutic activities.
• Assists new residents in adjustment to the facility and encourages their participation in activities; inquires with residents and their families regarding needs and interests.
• Develops a monthly birthday board for residents to celebrate.
• Decorates recreation rooms monthly to orient residents to seasonal, holiday, and special events.
• Updates reality orientation board daily.
• Charts weekly reports on residents and documents participation in activities, reports problems to the recreation therapist and other departments.
• Informs residents and staff of schedules and location of activities; posts a room calendar on the first day of each month in each assigned resident’s room listing activities.
• Arranges for trips, including notifying appropriate departments and staff when a resident is going on a trip; escorts residents on outside trips or activities.
• Visits with residents who do not attend activities or who are confined to their rooms.
• Performs related duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Medical terminology

Skill In

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Ability To

• Work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally labile people within a long-term care facility.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, residents, family members, government officials, and the general public.
• Follow safety precautions when performing all duties.
• Use audio-visual equipment.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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