Recreation Aide

Centers Adult Day Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Job summary

Centers Adult Day Care in New York, NY is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to support activities for Residents. The role focuses on individual interests and working directly on units, with collaboration from the Recreation Director to plan and run programs.

The ideal candidate has experience in healthcare activity programming, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency with basic computer tools and emergency procedures is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or recreation therapy coursework.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Proficient computer skills and basic office software.
• Knowledge of APIE programs desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of activities and programs for Residents.
• Work directly with Residents on units.
• Set up and clean up programs as needed.
• Organize supplies and equipment.
• Maintain attendance and document participation.
• Assist Recreation Director with calendar coordination.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Event/Party Planning.

Skills

Healthcare activities

Recreation therapy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Job description

Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work Part-Time for our facilitylocated in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.

DUTIES:

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units
• Assist [Recreation Director] and set up, [implement, and clean up] programs as needed
• 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
• Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities. Distribute calendars.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Event/Party Planning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Knowledge of APIE… [preferred]
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Proficient computer skills necessary
• Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task