Activity Aide

Centers Health Care, LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schenectady, NY seeks a Full-time Activities Aide to create engaging programs for residents in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, coordinating supplies, and assisting residents on and off activity areas while collaborating with recreation staff and adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare or recreation therapy coursework.
• Preference for geriatric population experience.
• Strong computer skills and teamwork ability.
• Positive attitude and high energy are essential.
• Ability to organize, plan and multi-task effectively.
• Develop and maintain resident activity plans based on needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for residents with 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 resident participation.
• Assist residents to program location and return to units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Teamwork

Computer skills

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Recreation therapy coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SchenectadyCenter is now hiring an energetic & passionate Full-time Activities Aide to work in our skilled nursing facility in Schenectady, NY.

DUTIES:

• Implement activities 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 to program location and return residents to appropriate units.

• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 multi-task

• Develop and maintain individualized recreation care plans based on resident needs and preferences.

About us:

Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 240-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located near the lively, reinvigorated downtown. With a long tradition of supporting the community—and being an active part of it—Schenectady Center is one of the newest in all of New York State with modern fixtures, contemporary features, and the latest amenities throughout. Our patient-centered therapy sessions are delivered by our caring, compassionate, expert team and will ensure that your program is tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs. Schenectady Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V