Recreation Assistant

Aging Life Care Association®; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A senior care organization in New York seeks a compassionate Recreation Assistant to engage with seniors, focusing on those with dementia. Responsibilities include planning and leading activities and using virtual tools for communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably recreational experience in assisted living. This full-time position requires flexibility, including weekend availability. Competitive compensation of $18.00 - $20.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Recreational experience with a background in assisted living preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning and implementing activities for seniors.
• Work with seniors with dementia and related memory impairments.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Tools

Zoom

Skype

FaceTime

Job description

Recreation Assistant

Seeking an energetic, compassionate, and independent Recreation Assistant to work solely with seniors with dementia and related memory impairments. Responsibilities include assisting the Director in planning and implementing all activities, which are both group and independent. Proficiency in Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and other virtual communication tools is required. Must be available to work a weekend day (Saturday).

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma
• Recreational experience with a background in assisted living preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand English clearly
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Schedule

• Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 to 7:00 PM
• Flexibility is needed; hours may vary

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Back in 1999, something extraordinary happened in New York City. The doors opened to the first and only Assisted Living Community entirely devoted to Memory Care… The 80th Street Residence. Over decades, we have remained one of the longest‑standing communities. Our commitment to understanding diverse types of dementia has guided our growth. We proudly welcome residents with Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer’s, among others.

This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the business, and all hiring decisions will be made by management. All inquiries about employment at this business should be made directly and not to Aging Life Care Association.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

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