Part-Time Recreation Leader

Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care is looking for a Part-Time Recreation Leader to enhance the well-being of our residents. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and leading various recreational programs tailored for elderly residents, particularly those with dementia.

Working hours are from Wednesdays to Saturdays, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. The role requires excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and prior experience in a similar recreational setting. This position is part of a union with benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead group programs tailored to adult, geriatric, and dementia populations.
• Assist in selecting appropriate space, equipment, and supplies.
• Transport residents to/from activities and maintain attendance sheets.
• Develop a monthly calendar of events based on resident needs.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Tact and patience

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

The Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation is a state of the art 162‑bed facility that is team‑oriented and thrives on making our residents comfortable and happy!

Part‑Time Recreation Leader

Salary: $21‑22/Hr

Job Description

• Responsible for planning and leading interesting large/small group programs that meet the needs of the adult, geriatric and dementia population (social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive) as well as age‑specific needs
• Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment and supplies for recreation programs
• Carry out group/independent recreation programs independently, including set up and clean up of activity
• Familiar with a variety of crafts and leisure time recreation and is able to teach these to the residents
• Coordinate planned recreation programs with the patient/resident schedule of other services
• Assist in reviewing the patient/residents recreation participation and revise the plan as necessary with the Activity Director or Assistant Activity Director
• Maintain daily individual resident attendance sheets in a timely manner
• Transport residents in wheelchair to/from activity programs daily
• Assist in developing a monthly calendar of events based on individual and group needs, interests and capabilities
• Assist in posting the monthly activity calendar accessible to the residents
• Complete assigned work in a timely manner
• Perform any other duties necessary as assigned
• Communicate with other personnel and other departments
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Activities Director

Specific Requirements

• Must possess leadership ability, maturity, compassion and willingness to work harmoniously with staff
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and think outside the box
• Represent the organization professionally
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards
• Participate in activities that require teamwork
• Available for scheduled weekend and evening programs
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to handle difficult residents
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be fully vaccinated

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least 1–2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population

Schedule

• Wednesdays – Saturdays
• 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Flexibility a plus

Job Type: Part‑Time Union (1199 SEIU) w/ Benefits