Recreation/Activity Aide

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Centers Health Care's Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Brooklyn, NY is hiring a Recreation Aide to plan and lead activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.

Join a compassionate team, maintain monthly calendars, document participation using SigmaCare or PointClickCare, and work with residents on units to promote well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• Be upbeat, energetic, and caring; enjoy working with the elderly.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Experience with older adults, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and lead engaging recreation programs tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and needs.
• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars reflecting variety and innovation.
• Document participation and progress using SigmaCare, PointClickCare, or similar systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support resident well-being and care plans
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting a positive, inclusive environment
• Be versatile in activities (cooking, singing, dancing, arts & crafts, technology)
• Design and implement recreational programs for Residents
• Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision
• Organize supplies and equipment as requested
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document participation
• Assist residents to program location and back to units
• Communicate relevant information to care team
• Familiarize with emergency procedures

Skills

Energetic personality

Elderly care experience

Recreation therapy experience

Computer skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

EMR systems (SigmaCare/PointClickCare)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Dementia care certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SigmaCare / PointClickCare

Job description

Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

Boro Park Center is actively seeking Recreation/Activities Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience with recreation therapy/activities and true enjoyment of working with the elderly.

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DUTIES:

• Plan, develop, and lead engaging recreation programs tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and needs.
• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars that reflect variety and innovation.
• Document participation and progress accurately using SigmaCare, PointClickCare, or similar documentation systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident well-being and individualized care plans
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while promoting a positive, inclusive environment
• Versatile in cooking/baking, singing, dancing, arts & crafts, and technology to provide a wide range of activities.
• Design & Implement recreational programs for Residents.
• 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.
• Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.
• Enjoy working with the elderly
• Exp. with recreation therapy/activities a plus
• High school diploma/equivalent
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience working with older adults, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Certification in dementia care strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered care philosophy.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems such as SigmaCare or PointClickCare.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to create innovative and engaging calendars/programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About us:

Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 510-bed rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of the Boro Park section of Brooklyn. Our warm and nurturing environment allows each resident to maintain his or her Rehabilitation and Healthcare, healthier, happier, and most of all, with the tools to succeed. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s individuality. We want all residents to leave the Boro Park Center font’s dignity and independence. Boro Park Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

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