Energetic Recreation Aide - Geriatric Activities

Centers Health Care; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Center in Rochester, NY is seeking an energetic and passionate PT Recreation Aide to support our Skilled Nursing Facility from 9 AM to 5 PM. This role focuses on implementing activities programs for Residents and working directly on units.

You will organize supplies, assist recreation specialists, track attendance, help residents move to program areas, and follow established emergency procedures. Weekend work may be required; dementia experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college recreation work.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents focusing on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units without direct supervision.
• Organize supplies and equipment; assist with setting up program areas as needed.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities; assist residents to program location and return to units; follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Healthcare activities

Team player

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Dementia experience preferred

Job description

Rochester Center in Rochester, NY is seeking an energetic and passionate PT Recreation Aide to support our Skilled Nursing Facility from 9 AM to 5 PM. This role focuses on implementing activities programs for Residents and working directly on units.

You will organize supplies, assist recreation specialists, track attendance, help residents move to program areas, and follow established emergency procedures. Weekend work may be required; dementia experience is preferred.