Recreation Aide

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Far Rockaway Center is seeking energetic & passionate Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Far Rockaway, NY. Part-time and full-time positions are available to help residents engage in meaningful activities and social interaction.

You will work directly with Residents on units, assist recreation specialists, and help organize supplies while maintaining a safe, dignified, and supportive environment for each resident.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college recreation therapy.
• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Some weekends required.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists and 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.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Dementia experience

Job description

Far Rockaway Center is seeking energetic & passionate Part-Time and Full-Time Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Far Rockaway, NY.

DUTIES:

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests
• 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
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Some weekends required
• Dementia experience preferred

About us:

Far Rockaway Center is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Far Rockaway, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Far Rockaway Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V