Recreation Aide: Engaging Activities for Seniors

County of Merrimack; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH is seeking a Recreation Aide I to engage residents in a variety of therapeutic and recreational activities. The role involves leading activities that are physical, sensory, social, intellectual, spiritual, creative or educational in nature, in a warm, home-like setting.

Experience with geriatric populations is preferred but not required. A drug screen and criminal background check will be conducted for all conditional hires.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric population preferred but not required or any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledges, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recreation Aide I works directly with residents in a recreational capacity and conducts activities that are physical, sensory, social, intellectual, spiritual, creative, educational or spontaneous in nature.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Job description

Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH is seeking a Recreation Aide I to engage residents in a variety of therapeutic and recreational activities. The role involves leading activities that are physical, sensory, social, intellectual, spiritual, creative or educational in nature, in a warm, home-like setting.

Experience with geriatric populations is preferred but not required. A drug screen and criminal background check will be conducted for all conditional hires.