Recreation Activities Specialist

Essential Healthcare Management; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven, CT invites applications for a full-time Recreation Aid. The role focuses on planning and delivering a diverse calendar of activities to residents, fostering engagement, dignity, and social interaction in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, upbeat, and capable of leading others, with experience with seniors or in healthcare considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors or in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Must be organized and able to lead others.
• Positive, upbeat personality and self-direction.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreational activities and programs.
• Prepare a monthly activity calendar.
• Maintain documentation and track resident participation.
• Organize entertainment, events, and decorations.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies.
• Record attendance and residents’ participation.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Organizational skills

Leadership

People skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven, CT invites applications for a full-time Recreation Aid. The role focuses on planning and delivering a diverse calendar of activities to residents, fostering engagement, dignity, and social interaction in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, upbeat, and capable of leading others, with experience with seniors or in healthcare considered a plus.