Recreation Aide

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Far Rockaway Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for both part-time and full-time roles in Far Rockaway, NY. You will implement activities and work directly with residents on units, developing individualized plans and helping to run programs.

The role requires a positive attitude, experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy coursework, and the ability to work well in a team with strong organizational skills. Some weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy required.
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or recreation therapy coursework.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work well in a team and multi-task.

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 & 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

Team player

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in healthcare activities or recreation therapy (college work)

Tools

None

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