Activities Aide

Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Hudson, NY is seeking an Activities Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility.

You will implement activities programs, work with Residents on units, organize supplies, assist recreation specialists, and document participation in activities.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and energy are a must.
• Must have flexible hours to work nights and weekends.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college recreation therapy.
• Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Dementia experience preferred.
• Some evening and weekend availability required.

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

Team player

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Nursing Home Activities Aide

Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an Activities Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Hudson, NY.

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:

• A positive attitude and energy are a must!
• Must have flexible hours to work nights and weekends
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy preferred
• Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Dementia experience preferred
• Some evening and weekend availability required