Recreation Therapy Assistant

Recreation Therapy AssistantJob Category: RecreationRequisition Number: RECRE002432Part-TimeOn-siteRochester, NY 14618, USAJob DetailsDescriptionPay Rate: $16.23 - Per DiemGeneral Scope: Assist in various forms of therapeutic engagement to benefit resident's quality of lifeEducation / Qualification: Ability to follow verbal and written directions and communicate and work in a team oriented setting. High degree of reliability needed.Essential Functions:Provide group and individual programs as assignedProvide safe methods of transportation for residents.Input statistics for attendanceEnsure the safety of the residents during recreation therapy programs.Supervise volunteers.All other job duties as assigned.Experience: Experience or interest in working with older adults. Experience working in a youth or older adult recreation program.This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.