Activities Leader

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Shakers (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site daycare

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an activities leader to guide residents in music, arts and crafts, and games under the supervision of the activities director. You will tailor programs, maintain records, coordinate with nursing staff, and support QA activities.

Responsibilities include developing unit activity calendars, assisting with outings, and maintaining family communications. The role requires empathy, teaching ability, and a strong knowledge of recreational

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York registered college with at least an associate degree in art, music, education, recreation studies or a related field.
• OR: Possession of a high school or GED and two years of experience as activity staff in a health care or senior-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Instruct residents on arts, crafts, games and other leisure time activities.
• Work with nursing staff to adapt activities to residents' capabilities.
• Maintain records of residents' participation in leisure time activities.
• Note needs for recreational supplies and equipment.
• Develop and lead activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities, emphasizing music, arts and crafts.
• Assist on activity outings.
• Develop unit activity calendar programs.
• Maintain correspondence with families as needed.
• May participate in QA monitoring/audits and serve on QA subcommittees.

Skills

Music

Arts & crafts

Teaching

Resident engagement

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in art, music, education, recreation studies or related field

High school diploma + 2 years activity staff experience

Job description

The activities leader provides guidance to residents participating in a wide range of leisure time activities including music, creative arts, crafts and games. The work is performed under the general supervision of the activities director and may exercise supervision over non-technical support staff. Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities:

• Instructs residents on arts, crafts, games and other leisure time activities;

• Works with nursing staff to adapt activities to the capabilities of the residents;

• Maintains records of residents’ participation in leisure time activities;

• Notes need for recreational supplies and equipment;

• Develops and leads residents in leisure time activities that are tailored to the interests, needs and abilities of individual residents with an emphasis on music, arts and crafts;

• Assist on activity outings;

• Develops unit activity calendar programs;

• Maintains correspondence with families as needed;

• May participate in quality assurance (QA) monitoring/audits and may serve on QA subcommittees.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of music, arts, crafts, games and recreational activities;

• Good teaching skills to help residents to participate in programs;

• Ability to recognize residents’ problems inhibiting their participation in activities;

• Ability to maintain and record information on residents’ participation in activities;

• Ability to empathize with residents;

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications (either):

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York registered college with at least an associate degree in art, music, education, recreation studies or a related field.

OR

Possession of a high school or general equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience as activity staff in a health care or senior-care setting.

Employee Benefits:

• Low to no-cost, on-site daycare at Little Sprouts

• Experience-based pay and shift differentials

• Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at Shaker Place

• New York State retirement plan and optional deferred compensation

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health insurance: low-cost health plan (Anthem, formerly Empire), dental, vision, prescriptions

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and holidays

• 529 college savings plan

• Weekly payroll

• Flexible spending account

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design. We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.