Recreation Assistant

Gold Crest Care Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Crest Care Center is actively seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant for their skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities, requiring creativity and strong organizational skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare settings, with a positive and energetic approach to recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recreation Leader is a plus.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help residents maintain their highest level of functioning with appropriate activities.
• Motivate residents to participate in activities matching their hobbies.
• Document residents' participation in activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Energetic

Creativity

Education

Experience with activities in healthcare settings

College coursework in recreation therapy

Tools

Computer skills

Technology use

Job description

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Gold Crest Care Center, located in the Pelham Gardens area of the Bronx is actively seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant for our Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing and Rehab Center). Successful Candidate must be compassionate, creative, energetic, and enthusiastic with the desire to enhance the quality of life of residents

Qualifications

Positive attitude and energy is a must

Previous experience as a Recreation Leader is plus

Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy

Ability to use your time productively and efficiently

Computer skills is necessary

Familiar will technology use

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest

Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests

Work directly with Residents on units

Motivate resident to participate in activities that match their previous hobbies and interest

Assist [Recreation Director] and set up, [implement, and clean up] programs as needed

Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested

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 policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Bilingual is a plus

About Us

Gold Crest Care Center is a CMS rated 5 star 175-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Gold Crest Care Centers staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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