Recreation Aide Cover Letter

Please consider me for the recreation aide opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for clients with assistance and guidance in therapy activities recommended by licensed Physical Therapist including mobility training, gait activities and developmental sequence.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Recreational experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in recreational documentation is preferred
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and manage own appointment calendar accurately
• Experience and skills with social media highly desirable (Facebook)
• Experience operating light equipment such as skid steer, mini-excavators, and UTV’s
• Experience working with winches, rope work and high-line rigging systems, or arborist work
• Game of Logging Certified
• Experience with leading paid or volunteer trail crews

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the recreation aide position.

Previously, I was responsible for care such as serving meals and assisting with ambulation, transfer, toileting or recreational activities and monitoring participants in the Adult Day Health Center.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Possess appropriate and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to think independently, be creative and work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Patient/resident experience in recreation/activities preferred
• Tree pruning and felling
• Minor vehicle repairs
• Small motor maintenance and repairs
• Coordinate and organize logistics
• Establish a strong working relationship with Mills Norrie Park management, other staff and patrons

In response to your job posting for recreation aide, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for therapeutic child life care, including developmentally and age appropriate play/recreational activities and teaching effective coping procedures for assigned patients in individual and group settings, consistent with developmental needs in order to normalize the environment and facilitate a milieu for assessment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Leadership, volunteer coordination, and project management experience
• Experience in the field of geriatrics or activity programming is preferred, however, will consider a new graduate
• Establish a strong working relationship with Clermont management, other staff and patrons
• Assists all clients in a safe, courteous and timely manner
• Follows and implements daily activity calendar
• Maintains safe and therapeutic environment
• Encourage Residents to participate in meaningful activities
• Accurately documents program attendance and individual resident interactions

I would like to submit my application for the recreation aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clients with assistance and guidance in therapy activities recommended by Registered Occupational Therapist, including activities of daily living, productive activities and functional tasks.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• All areas are inspected to insure proper infection control
• Evidence of community interest or involvement is preferred
• To provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere to the Glenwood residents and their guests
• To know and fully understand ALLrules associated with the Glenwood Rec Center Clubhouse Pools
• Basic knowledge of outdoor equipment is preferred
• Display an outgoing and friendly personality
• Commitment to learning and skill development
• Computer proficient and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office applications

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the recreation aide position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and instruction in group activities, personal health and hygiene, courtesy, and etiquette to adolescent patients.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Dedicated and a positive commitment to providing great customer service
• Good understanding of principles of recreation
• Previous related Recreation experience preferred
• Able to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Have critical thinking skills and be able to problem solve
• CTRS certified/eligible preferred
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other staff members
• Casework and group experience preferred