Activities Aide

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center; Town of Perinton (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Direct Deposit

Free Parking

Public Transportation access

Job summary

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center in Perinton, NY is seeking a compassionate Activities Aide to plan and deliver meaningful recreation for residents in a long-term care setting. You will organize calendars, lead crafts, games, music, and celebrations, and support transportation and social engagement.

Responsibilities include documenting attendance and care plans in the EMR, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a warm, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Recreation or related field preferred.
• Relevant education and/or experience may be considered.
• Previous experience with older adults preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia preferred.
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Ability to navigate an EMR system.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, creative, compassionate, flexible, team-oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities based on residents’ preferences and needs.
• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars for your unit.
• Encourage participation and assist with transportation as needed.
• Assist with crafts, games, music, religious activities, entertainment, celebrations, and events.
• Plan and coordinate facility-wide activities with the team.
• Complete attendance records and EMR documentation, progress notes, and care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate changes to staff.
• Maintain a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for residents.
• Coordinate room setup and decoration for seasons, holidays, and events.
• Coordinate with departments and assist volunteers as needed.
• Assist with reception desk duties, mail, and other responsibilities.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Dependable

Compassionate

Flexibility

Lift 50 lbs

EMR navigation

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Recreation

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Activities Aide - Long-Term Care / Nursing Home

At Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, we provide a personalized level of care to area seniors through services and communities across our continuum of care. We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Aide to join our long-term care team.

About the Position

We are seeking an Activities Aide who enjoys working with older adults, is dependable and creative, has strong time-management skills, and is comfortable using computers and electronic medical record systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and providing meaningful recreational and social activities that promote resident engagement, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities based on residents’ preferences, interests, abilities, and individual needs.
• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars for your assigned unit.
• Encourage and assist residents with participation in activities and provide transportation to and from activities as needed.
• Assist with crafts, games, music, religious activities, entertainment, celebrations, and special events.
• Plan and coordinate facility-wide activities and special events with team members and other departments.
• Complete attendance records and departmental documentation, including MDS-related documentation, progress notes, care plans, and other required records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate changes in residents’ condition, needs, or participation to nursing staff.
• Maintain a warm, welcoming, positive, and safe environment for residents.
• Complete room setup and decorate resident and activity areas according to seasons, holidays, and special events.
• Coordinate with other departments and assist with volunteers as needed.
• Assist with reception desk duties, mail, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Activities Department and overall well-being of residents.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant education and/or experience may be considered.
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia preferred.
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to navigate and effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable, creative, compassionate, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to safely push resident wheelchairs and assist residents with transportation to activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Primarily daytime hours
• Occasional evenings
• Some weekends as needed
• Occasional holidays as needed

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Free Parking
• Convenient Access to Public Transportation
• And more!

Make a Difference Every Day

If you enjoy working with older adults and creating activities that bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents’ daily lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help create meaningful experiences that promote engagement, independence, dignity, and quality of life for the residents we serve.