Recreation Aide (Per Diem)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is seeking a Per Diem Recreation Aide to support resident activities with energy, warmth, and a caring approach.

The ideal candidate will create engaging programs, collaborate with the team, and adapt to various activity needs while maintaining safety and record-keeping for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, upbeat and caring.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging programs to involve Residents.
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and special events for Residents.
• Create programs to involve and excite Residents.
• Maintain records and coordinate with staff for resident recreation.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Team player

Communication skills

Creative talents

Supervise activities

Education

High school diploma

Geriatric setting experience

Job description

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is hiring for Per Diem 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.

Job Type: Per Diem

Salary: $24.65 per hour

Schedule: Monday8:00AM-12:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM, with potential for more shifts

Hours per week: Varied