Activities Aide

Centers Health Care; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NY is seeking an energetic Recreation Aide to support Residents through engaging activities aligned with individual interests. You will work on units with minimal supervision and help prepare spaces for programs.

This role requires a positive attitude, experience with healthcare activities or recreation therapy, strong computer skills, and the ability to collaborate as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy are required.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or recreation therapy college work.
• Dementia experience 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.

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 and 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

Team player

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Dementia experience

Job description

Essex Center is seeking an energetic & passionate 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

About us:

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Elizabethtown, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Essex Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. NYE799 LB123

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V