Activities Aide

Talentify; Roscoe (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an Activities Aide to join its team in Roscoe, NY. The role focuses on creating engaging activities, events, and daily social interaction for residents, with a 9 am-5 pm schedule and rotating 12 pm-8 pm shifts, full-time.

You will lead recreational activities, encourage participation, and provide companionship, contributing to a resident-centered environment in the Catskills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior care, or customer service preferred.
• Friendly, patient, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assist with resident mobility, including pushing wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading recreational activities, games, events, and outings
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed
• Document resident participation and responses to activities
• Help with decorating, event setup, and themed activities
• Communicate resident preferences and needs with staff and families
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Aide
Rate: $16.50/hour
Shift: Full-Time
Schedule: 9 am-5 pm with rotating 12 pm-8 pm, every other weekend

Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking to add an Activities Aide to its team. In this role, you’ll help create engaging and meaningful experiences for residents through activities, events, and daily social interaction. If you’re compassionate, energetic, and enjoy bringing joy to others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in the scenic Catskill Mountains, Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a welcoming and close-knit environment where employees are valued and supported. At Roscoe, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families. Join a team that takes pride in caring for both its residents and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with planning and leading recreational activities, games, events, and outings
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed
• Document resident participation and responses to activities
• Help with decorating, event setup, and themed activities
• Communicate resident preferences and needs with staff and families
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior care, or customer service preferred
• Friendly, patient, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to assist with resident mobility, including pushing wheelchairs

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

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