Activities Aide

Centers Health Care; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Center is seeking an energetic & passionate PT Recreation Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will implement activities programs for Residents, work directly with Residents on units, and assist with organizing supplies and program areas.

The role requires a positive attitude and energy, experience in healthcare recreation, strong computer skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Some weekends are required; dementia experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy is a must.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy.
• Previous experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Some weekends required.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Dementia experience

Job description

Rochester Center is seeking an energetic & passionate PT Recreation Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility.

DUTIES:

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Some weekends required
• Dementia experience preferred