Recreation Assistant — Long-Term Care Programs

Catholic Health; Sayville (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Sayville, NY is seeking an Activity Coordinator to lead group activities, plan programs, and provide individual attention to residents unable to attend. You will lead sensory, reality orientation and reminiscence groups and coordinate with the Director to report progress and changes in residents' conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of recreation study and 2 years of experience in a long-term care facility; crafts and music skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of college level recreation study in a related field required.
• 2 years experience in a long term care facility required.
• Crafts and music skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading group activities; plans and assists in preparation of programs; provides individual attention and room visits to those unable to attend.
• Leads small sensory, reality orientation and reminiscence groups; reports progress and changes to the Director; reads all documentation regarding changes in resident condition; assists in record keeping, staffing needs, ordering supplies and communication and maintains calendars.

Skills

Crafts and music

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years college level recreation study

Job description

Catholic Health in Sayville, NY is seeking an Activity Coordinator to lead group activities, plan programs, and provide individual attention to residents unable to attend. You will lead sensory, reality orientation and reminiscence groups and coordinate with the Director to report progress and changes in residents' conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of recreation study and 2 years of experience in a long-term care facility; crafts and music skills are preferred.