Bilingual Recreation Aide

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Adult Day Care in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a Spanish-speaking Recreation Aide to enhance activities for residents. The ideal candidate has experience with elderly populations and a positive energy and outlook.

You will assist staff, lead activities with residents, coordinate with the Recreation Director, and help with supplies and scheduling. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; strong teamwork and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college recreation therapy work.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient computer skills necessary.
• Knowledge of APIE programs (assessment/planning/implementation/evaluating) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units.
• Assist Recreation Director and set up, implement, and clean up programs as needed.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities. Distribute calendars.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with healthcare activities

Bilingual English/Spanish

Proficient computer skills

APIE knowledge

Job description

Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a Spanish Speaking Recreation Aide to workfor ourfacilitylocated in Ridgewood, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.

DUTIES:

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units
• Assist [Recreation Director] and set up, [implement, and clean up] programs as needed
• 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
• Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities.Distribute calendars.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
• Experiencewith activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Knowledge of APIE… [preferred]
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient computer skills necessary
• Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task