Recreation Leader

Premier Healthcare LLC; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position with benefits

Job summary

Premier Healthcare LLC in New York is seeking an energetic Recreation Leader to design and lead meaningful activities for residents in a memory care unit. You will engage individuals with memory impairment, provide both group and one-on-one interactions, and adapt activities to cognitive and physical needs.

The role is focused on supportive recreation in a skilled nursing setting, requiring patience, creativity, and strong teamwork to maintain a positive, engaging environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation/activities in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia.
• Patient, dependable, and hands-on.
• Creative and enthusiastic with a passion for working with seniors.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and lead a variety of recreational activities for residents on a memory care unit.
• Provide one-on-one and small/large group interactions to encourage participation.
• Adapt activities to meet varying cognitive and physical needs.
• Offer calm guidance and redirection when needed in a respectful manner.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintain activity supplies and prepare program areas.
• Complete light documentation and participation records.
• Collaborate with team members to support overall resident well-being.
• Foster a positive, structured, and engaging environment where residents feel valued.

Skills

Healthcare recreation

Dementia care

Patience & dependability

Creativity & enthusiasm

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Recreation Leader Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Recreation Leader to lead engaging activities for residents in a skilled nursing setting. The ideal candidate will be experienced, patient, and able to work directly with individuals living with memory impairment, providing meaningful and supportive recreational experiences.

Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Full-time position with benefits

Recreation Leader Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and lead a variety of recreational activities for residents on a memory care unit.
• Provide one-on-one and small/large group interactions to encourage participation.
• Adapt activities to meet varying cognitive and physical needs.
• Offer calm guidance and redirection when needed in a respectful manner.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintain activity supplies and prepare program areas.
• Complete light documentation and participation records.
• Collaborate with team members to support overall resident well-being.
• Foster a positive, structured, and engaging environment where residents feel valued.

Recreation Leader Requirements

• Experienced in recreation or activities in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia required.
• Patient, dependable, and comfortable in a hands-on environment.
• Creative and enthusiastic with a passion for working with seniors.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills