Activity Aide

Oneida Center; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Utica, NY seeks an Activities Aide to implement resident-focused programs and assist in daily operations. The role emphasizes coordinating activities, supporting residents, and maintaining attendance records within a geriatric setting.

Experience with seniors is preferred, and a CNA license earns a higher rate but is not required. Strong teamwork, organizational and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CNA license will earn higher rate but not required
• Positive attitude and energy are a must
• Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• 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 & 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

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Geriatric care experience

Organizational skills

Education

CNA license (optional)

Job description

Oneida Center -

Oneida Center is hiring an Activities Aide in Utica, NY.

We now offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider, giving you faster access to your earnings

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 & 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:

• CNA license will earn higher rate but not required!

• Positive attitude and energy are a must!

• Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred

• Strong computer skills necessary

• Ability to work effectively as a team member

• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task

About us:

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V