Activities Aide

Delhi-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Fraser (NY); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fraser, NY is seeking a Recreation Assistant to implement programs, create decorations, and lead crafts, games, movies, and social activities for residents.

No prior experience required—on‑the‑job training is provided. The position offers competitive pay at $16.25 per hour plus a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• General work experience preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director, including crafts and activities.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and organize events.
• Assist in-room residents by visiting, writing letters, running errands, and scheduling appointments.
• Guide group or individual re-motivation and reality orientation sessions.
• Complete required documentation in residents' medical records.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

New Rate: ($16.25/hr)

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience Required:

General work experience preferred but not required; will train.

Essential Functions

1. Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from Recreation area, and awarding prizes.
2. Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
3. Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
4. Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
5. Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
6. Participate and guide individual, and/or group, re-motivation and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem and reality level of the residents.
7. Complete required documentation as directed in the resident’s medical record.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.