Activities Aide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Washington Center; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking an energetic full-time Activities Aide CNA to work at our Argyle, NY facility. The role focuses on implementing engaging activity programs tailored to individual resident interests and coordinating supplies and programming with the recreation team.

The ideal candidate has a valid NY CNA license, experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy coursework, and strong computer and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NY CNA license.
• Experience with activities in healthcare or recreation therapy coursework.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Positive attitude, energy, and ability to work as a team member with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Implement activity programs for residents with focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with residents on units without direct supervision.
• Organize supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist residents in programming the location and return to units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

CNA license

Computer skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Recreation therapy coursework

Geriatric population experience

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 andset 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