Therapist Assistant

Overview

The Therapist Assistant helps develop and implement recreational programs for residents, with a goal of encouraging the elders to live with purpose, wholeness, and dignity. The Therapist Assistant will be responsible for using recreation modalities such as fitness, intellectual pursuits, and social programs to develop and use leisure in ways that enhance health, functional abilities, independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Job duties specific to this position:

Assists with the development and implementation of programs to meet resident’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs and interests.

Assists with the organization and coordination of outings to restaurants, cultural events, concerts, etc.

Uses strong leadership skills to motivate and empower others, to inspire, and create an environment that fosters choice and personal well-being.

Uses collaboration skills and teamwork to coordinate with other departments on special events.

Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Assesses past, current and desired interests, to target programs that nurture and celebrate one’s personhood as part of Person Centered Care Programming.

Modifies and adapts programs based on ability level for success.

Promotes a culture of exceptional customer service by developing positive relationships with residents, family members, employees, and volunteers.

Assists with the marketing and communication of all events and activities to promote awareness of the service offerings to individual residents, staff and families. Distributes newsletters, calendar and bulletin board postings. Provides information and education as needed.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to support Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts and other required documentation.

Maintains statistical data on daily activity attendance and hours of participation.

Actively participates in weekly interdisciplinary care plan meetings as needed.

May transport residents to and from activities.

Reports and documents all incidents and accidents immediately and per established procedures.

Ensures program is compliant with DOH regulations and survey ready at all times.

Advocates for recreational resources i.e. adaptive equipment, reading material, etc. for residents to maximize independence and group participation. Uses Loretto equipment as it was intended to maximize useful life. Initiates maintenance requests as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency.

Knowledge of adult care facilities and applicable regulations desired.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 10.00% 50 lbs.

Pushing/pulling 10.00% 50 lbs.

Walking 30.00%

Standing 30.00%

Sitting 10.00%

Climbing stairs/ladders 5.00%

Driving 5.00%

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Benefits/Compensation

Pay Range $18.31 – $21.56 / hour

Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits

Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual

Fun events for employees

Convenient locations with free parking

Employee Coaches – to help you achieve life goals

Diaper Assistance Program

Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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ID2024-48278

Location : Address750 E. Brighton Avenue

Job Location – Site : CitySyracuse

Job Location – Site : State/ProvinceNY

Location : Postal Code13205

Min WageUSD $18.31/Hr.

Max WageUSD $21.56/Hr.

CategoryRecreation/Rehabilitation

Employment TypeFull Time