Activity Aide

Centers Health Care; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Utica, New York, is seeking an Activities Aide to support residents with engaging, individualized activities and programs. The role involves assisting residents on units, organizing supplies, and helping with program setup while following established procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong organizational skills, and reliable computer use. A CNA license boosts earnings but is not required to apply; prior geriatric experience is

Qualifications

• Experience with a geriatric population is preferred.
• CNAs earn higher rates but certification is not required to apply.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay organized.

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

Positive attitude

Team player

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Strong computer skills

Education

CNA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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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