Recreation Therapist Assistant

Sandstone Holladay is seeking a Recreation/Activities Assistant!

We are committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care to every resident. Sandstone is looking for individuals with the passion and initiative to provide excellent service to everyone who walks through our doors. Apply Today!

Schedule: Full-time, one weekend day a week and one evening a week.

Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the activity program under the general direction of the Activities Director. The activity program will assure that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in-house residents.
• Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
• Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Establish an active Volunteer Program.
• Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
• Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes.
• Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
• Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program.

Qualifications:

• Will need to obtain TRT License
• Related administrative experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.