Bilingual Spanish Recreation Aide – Senior Activities

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Experience with healthcare activities

Bilingual English/Spanish

Proficient computer skills

APIE knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

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.