Recreation Leader

Premier Healthcare, LLC; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Premier Healthcare, LLC in New York is seeking a Recreation Leader to organize and lead a variety of activities for residents in memory care, emphasizing engaging, person-centered interactions and safety.

The role requires scheduling on weekends and weekdays, adapting activities to cognitive and physical needs, and collaborating with the care team to support overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience 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

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 experience

Dementia care

Patient

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