Recreation Assistant

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing seeks compassionate individuals to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. Join a supportive team in a skilled nursing facility, participating in both group and individual programs to meet residents' needs and encourage their well-being. This full-time role offers two shifts for added flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading group and individual activities within a long-term care facility.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing the activities interests and needs of residents.
• Participate in planning and implementing group and 1:1 activity programs.
• Facilitate activities, observe participation, and gather resident feedback.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Activity Planning

Observation Skills

Job description

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing -

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing facility, located in Mount Vernon, NY. We pride ourselves on demonstrating quality care for our residents and creating an inclusive environment for everyone who walks through our doors. If you're looking for a positive work environment, a supportive team, a new experience or a place where values align? Well, LOOK NO FURTHER! We want YOU!

This position is M-F (possible weekends as well). 2 Shifts available : 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm.

We are on a mission to enhance the lives of our residents by offering a variety of quality activities to keep their mind, body and spirit engaged.

We have an excellent opportunity for someone with the compassion, patience and drive to :

Assist in assessing the activities interests and needs of residents.

Participating in planning and implementing of group and 1 : 1 activity programs for residents based on their known interests and needs.

Facilitate group and 1 : 1 activities; observe participation and get resident feedback about programs.

Preferred Experience : Experience in leading group and individual activities within a long term care facility, dementia experience.