Enriching Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide to support the rehabilitation team. The role involves facilitating group activities, 1:1 visits, and assisting with transport to and from programs to enhance residents’ quality of life.

The ideal candidate should be energetic, creative, and compassionate, with a willingness to work with elderly residents and collaborate with the recreation therapist and staff on daily programs and trips.

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic and creative with initiative.
• Preferably 1+ years' experience working in a geriatric/adult population.
• Must be a team player with a compassionate, outgoing and pleasant personality.
• Must be computer literate and possess strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with and interprets the philosophy, objectives, procedures, policies and code of ethics of the facility and the policies of the Recreational Therapy Department.
• Documents Resident attendance/participation daily.
• Maintain care and use of program equipment and materials.
• Conduct therapeutic activities on and off unit as scheduled.
• Attend Resident trips outside of the facility as per assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.

Skills

Energetic

Team player

Geriatric experience

Computer literacy

Job description

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide to support the rehabilitation team. The role involves facilitating group activities, 1:1 visits, and assisting with transport to and from programs to enhance residents’ quality of life.

The ideal candidate should be energetic, creative, and compassionate, with a willingness to work with elderly residents and collaborate with the recreation therapist and staff on daily programs and trips.