Geriatric Recreation Specialist

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Far Rockaway Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for both part-time and full-time roles in Far Rockaway, NY. You will implement activities and work directly with residents on units, developing individualized plans and helping to run programs.

The role requires a positive attitude, experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy coursework, and the ability to work well in a team with strong organizational skills. Some weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy required.
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or recreation therapy coursework.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work well in a team and multi-task.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy (college work)

Tools

None

Job description

Far Rockaway Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for both part-time and full-time roles in Far Rockaway, NY. You will implement activities and work directly with residents on units, developing individualized plans and helping to run programs.

The role requires a positive attitude, experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy coursework, and the ability to work well in a team with strong organizational skills. Some weekend work is required.