Recreation Assistant

Duties Description Assists in planning and conducting recreational and rehabilitation activities for a group of individuals.
• Collaborates with treatment team members, community organizations, families, volunteers, and direct care staff to plan recreational and rehabilitation activities consistent with individuals’ interests and therapeutic requirements; and facilitates therapeutic recreational programs as prescribed by the treatment team.
• Determines group interests, evaluates available and required resources, and adapts them to meet individuals’ needs.
• Teaches or coaches individuals on sports, games, dancing, drama, exercise, and other group activities, and encourages participation.
• Instructs individuals on creative arts and crafts, and assists them with handling equipment and supplies.
• Observes and records individuals’ responses to and participation in activities.
• Organizes and maintains rooms, equipment, decorations, supplies, entertainment, an...