Activities Aide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Centers Health Care; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 122-bed skilled nursing facility located in Argyle, NY. We are hiring an energetic full-time Activities Aide CNA to plan and implement engaging resident programs, collaborate on unit activities, and assist in returning residents to their units after sessions.

The ideal candidate holds a NY CNA license, has experience with healthcare activities, possesses strong computer skills, and brings a positive, team-oriented attitude.

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

Valid NY CNA license

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

College coursework in recreation therapy

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Washington Centeris 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