JOB TITLE
Recreation Assistant, Long-Term Care
FACILITY
LOCATION
3333 ENSIGN ROAD NE
OLYMPIA, Washington 98506-0000
SHIFT
1 - Day Shift
DEPARTMENT
RECREATIONAL THERAPY I
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
On Call
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Unspecified
EDUCATION LEVEL
OTH
Recreation Assistant, Long-Term Care
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Providence is 60 medical facilities, five states and 51,000 employees strong. For over 150 years, Providence has called healthcare professionals to share our legacy in medical experience, compassionate care and professional satisfaction.
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External Description: Providence is calling a Recreation Assistant.
Will work in the Rehab Department and assists with one-on-one program activities at regular intervals as assigned. Conducts client assessments to determine interests and hobbies and documents each client's participation on progress flow sheet. Understand the individual care plan and focus on the objectives during groups. Plan and implement group and individual activities during main program hours. Assists with keeping activity locations adequately stocked with one-on-one supplies and equipment. Arranges room and collects necessary equipment and supplies for scheduled activities as assigned. Works with volunteers assigned to the recreation department. Assists in transporting clients to and from all activities and assisting with personal care needs. Prints and distributes weekly announcements of current activities as reminders to staff, clients and their families. Assists in maintaining group activity attendance records as assigned. Assists in Community outings and maintains bulletin boards with themes or changes as needed to reflect current events.
We're seeking an individual who performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Mission and Philosophy of our founders, the Sisters of Providence.
Position Specifics.
This position is located at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, WA. This is an On-call, Rotating/Variable Shift opportunity.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licenses/Certifications: A valid Washington State driver's license and have access to daily use of an insured reliable vehicle or an alternate ability to travel to sites as required. Current CPR Certification may be required.
Experience: Two years experience working with a diverse population, with physical and cognitive disabilities, in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living, or Alzheimer center preferred.
Answer the call to fulfill the Mission.
Providence Health & Services is comprised of 60 medical facilities in five states with more than 51,000 employees carrying out its mission of meeting the health needs of the communities we serve. For more than 150 years, this not-for-profit healthcare network has called professionals to work together to live our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to excellence established by our founders, the Sisters of Providence.
In more than 40 locations in Washington and Montana, career opportunities are available in a wide-range of facilities and services, including large, award-winning medical centers, smaller community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice & home health programs, each known for their high quality care. Whether you're interested in working near the ocean, the mountains, wide open spaces or urban settings, we have a ministry for you.
Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides competitive benefits, a drug-free workplace and supports work/life balance.
