Energetic Recreation Aide for Geriatric Activity Programs

Centers-Health-Car; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Center in Rochester, NY, is seeking an energetic PT Recreation Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility to enhance residents’ quality of life through engaging activities. You will implement programs tailored to individual interests, assist on units with minimal supervision, and support recreation specialists while ensuring safety and proper documentation.

Weekend availability is a plus. Strong computer skills and teamwork are important.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college recreation therapy.
• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Some weekends required.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents focusing on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units without direct supervision.
• 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.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Team player

Organization skills

Planning skills

Dementia experience

Job description

Rochester Center in Rochester, NY, is seeking an energetic PT Recreation Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility to enhance residents’ quality of life through engaging activities. You will implement programs tailored to individual interests, assist on units with minimal supervision, and support recreation specialists while ensuring safety and proper documentation.

Weekend availability is a plus. Strong computer skills and teamwork are important.