Activities Aide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Centers Health Care; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is hiring an energetic full-time Activities Aide CNA to support residents in our Argyle, NY facility. You will implement engaging activity programs and assist recreation specialists in setting up spaces.

The role requires a valid NY CNA license, experience with geriatric populations, and strong computer and organizational skills. Teamwork and a positive, energetic attitude are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NY CNA license.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy.
• Previous experience with the geriatric population preferred.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Implement activity 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 in programming the location and return residents to the appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Team player

Strong computer skills

Positive attitude

Multitask

Organizational skills

Education

New York CNA license

Job description

Washington Center is now hiring an energetic & passionate full-time Activities Aide CNA to work in our skilled nursing facility in Argyle, NY.

DUTIES:

• Implement activity 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 in programming the location and return residents to the appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid NY CNA license
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy
• Previous experience with the geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multitask

About us:

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 122-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Argyle, 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. Washington Center is a proud member of the Center's Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V