Recreation Leader

Atrium-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive environment

Meaningful daily impact

Valuable experience

Resident-centered culture

Job summary

Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Recreation Leader for a temporary three-month assignment. You will engage residents through recreational programs designed to promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.

The role requires creativity, excellent communication, and the ability to work with a team, while supervising activities and ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of recreation, activities, or related experience (long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality.
• Creative thinker with the ability to engage residents of varying abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs.
• Lead and encourage participation in group and individual activities, including games, arts and crafts, music, religious services, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Provide one-on-one visits, motivation, and reality orientation to residents as needed.
• Observe, document, and report resident participation, behaviors, and progress.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in activity planning and care goals.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Set up, supervise, and clean activity areas before and after programs.
• Maintain recreation supplies, equipment, and activity materials.
• Safely transport residents to and from activities within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and all facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Creativity

Independence

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

English proficiency

Job description

Facility: Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Position: Recreation Leader
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Temporary (3-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Join Our Team as a Recreation Leader!

Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Recreation Leader to join our team on a temporary three-month assignment. In this rewarding role, you'll help create meaningful experiences that promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of our residents through engaging recreational programs and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs.
• Lead and encourage participation in group and individual activities, including games, arts and crafts, music, religious services, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Provide one-on-one visits, motivation, and reality orientation to residents as needed.
• Observe, document, and report resident participation, behaviors, and progress.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in activity planning and care goals.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Set up, supervise, and clean activity areas before and after programs.
• Maintain recreation supplies, equipment, and activity materials.
• Safely transport residents to and from activities within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and all facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of recreation, activities, or related experience (long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality.
• Creative thinker with the ability to engage residents of varying abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives
• Valuable experience in a respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility
• Positive team culture focused on resident-centered care