Recreation Aide (Part-time Union)

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Heallth Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is seeking a Part-time Recreation Aide to bring joy and engagement to residents. You will help plan activities, lead sessions, and support daily recreation programs in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates are upbeat, reliable, and comfortable working with older adults. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required, with attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, upbeat and caring for residents.
• Ability to create engaging programs for residents.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and special events for residents.
• Develop programs to involve residents and keep them excited.
• Collaborate with team to run daily recreation activities.
• Maintain good documentation and safety practices.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Outgoing

Creativity

Communication

Listening

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is hiring for Part-time Recreation Aides.

Must be reliable, fun and engaging for Resident activities.

• Must be upbeat, energetic and have a caring personality
• Must be reliable
• Must work as a team player
• Outgoing, warm, and caring personality
• Ability to create a program to get Residents involved and excited
• Dependable, Reliable and able to supervise activities, special events for the Residents
• Creative talents in one or more areas such as art, music, readings, dance, etc
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and follow through.

*Preferred two years’ experience in recreation in a geriatric setting, ability to work effectively as a team member

Requirements:

• A high school diploma and certain certifications may be required.
• More education or experience with nursing homes, short-term rehabilitation, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.
• Physical fitness's, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent resource management and record-keeping
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially some evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Heallth Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO

Salary: $25.63 per hour

Hours per week: Varied