Recreation Aide

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a passionate Full Time Recreation Aide to join our team, dedicated to enriching residents' daily lives through engaging activities. You will create and lead one-on-one and group programs, help with decorating for holidays, and assist in transporting residents to activities.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with long-term care experience favored.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to motivate residents to participate in activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individual and group activity programs.
• Encourage participation and tailor activities to abilities.
• Transport residents to activities when needed.
• Document participation and attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Resident engagement

Activity planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a passionate Full Time Recreation Aide to join our team!

We want to see you grow!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide recreational activities for residents on various units, assisting in conducting and participating in one on one and group activity programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning and quality of life by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest.
• Motivate resident to participate in activities that match their previous hobbies and interest.
• Delivers mail, flowers and other items to residents in timely manner and reads mail to residents upon request.
• Prepares for activity program by assuring all supplies are available and room is ready.
• Assist in safely transporting residents to and from activity programs.
• Assists with decorating facility for parties and holidays.
• Engage with residents in conversation and give one to one activities.
• Proper chart documentation or resident participation on attendance sheets.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care experience is preferred.

Experience:

• Long term care: at least 1 year (Preferred)
• Recreation aide: 1 year (Preferred)

We want to speak to you in regard to joining our ever growing team and helping care for our amazing residents!