Activity Recreation Aide

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Ft. Lauderdale is seeking an Activity Recreation Aide to support residents in a Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

You will plan and coordinate a variety of therapeutic activities, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for a diverse group of seniors. Ideal candidates are engaging, personable and have excellent communication skills, with creativity and empathy to stimulate residents physically and mentally.

Qualifications

• Engaging, personable candidate with excellent communication skills.
• Creativity and empathy to stimulate residents.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating resident recreational needs and develop activity programs.
• Promote a physically and sensory stimulating environment to increase functioning.
• Prepare and participate in individual and group activities daily.
• Assist with decorating the facility and preparing for events and seasonal parties.
• Participate in recreational programs for residents and document 1:1 visits as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Empathy

Engaging personality

Job description

Activity Recreation Aide

OUR MISSION is to foster and provide unprecedented levels of genuine care and customer service for our community's Rehabilitation and Nursing needs, in a soothing, tranquil and state-of-the-art environment.

The Activity Aide plays an important role in our Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, contributing to the well-being of residents through engaging and therapeutic activities. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating a variety of recreational activities for a diverse group of seniors, fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should be engaging, personable, and possess excellent communication skills, along with creativity and empathy to ensure a resident's physical and mental stimulation. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the overall quality of life for our residents. Previous experience in a similar role and a background in recreational therapy or a related field is preferred but not required.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in evaluating resident's recreational needs and developing activity programs upon resident initial admission relating to past and current interests.
• Promotes a physically and sensory stimulating environment to increase the functioning levels of residents.
• Prepares and participates in individual and group activities as scheduled daily.
• Assist with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms and participation records for 1:1 visits are mandatory.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Salary:

Based on experience

The Pearl at Ft. Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.