Therapeutic recreation assistant vs recreation leader

Differences between therapeutic recreation assistant and recreation leader duties and responsibilities

Therapeutic recreation assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents
• PAR train & CPR certify.
• Used CPR skills and other medical skills to treat many different situations.
• Specialize in the Alzheimer's lock care unit and plan daily therapeutic activities for residents.
• Coordinate and aid in the daily physical and mental stimulation of people suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
• Direct psychiatric intervention with adolescent psychiatric and criminally-incline patients in the form of group and individual counseling and teaching sessions.
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Recreation leader example responsibilities.

• Manage funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF budget, which include submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
• Receive training in problem solving, peer mediation and first aid & CPR.
• Train in CPR, food handlers, and videos of other health relate issues.
• Include the use of PowerPoint, book references, and hands-on demonstration to verify attention to all learning styles.
• Utilize clinical assessment, MDS documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Supervise and provide leadership for children participating in summer programs to ensure a safe and caring environment.
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