Geriatric Recreation Therapist

Advanced Hiring System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Height's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide to support the rehabilitation team. The role involves facilitating group activities, assisting with resident transport, and helping participants engage in programs tailored to individual abilities and interests.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, energetic, and enjoys working with elderly residents. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and basic computer proficiency are important as you

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative with initiative.
• Experience in geriatric/adult populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; compassionate and pleasant.
• Computer literate with good organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complies with facility philosophy, objectives, procedures, policies and code of ethics 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 personality

Creativity

Teamwork

Compassionate

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Regal Height's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide to support the rehabilitation team. The role involves facilitating group activities, assisting with resident transport, and helping participants engage in programs tailored to individual abilities and interests.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, energetic, and enjoys working with elderly residents. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and basic computer proficiency are important as you