Resident Activities Aide — Engaging Geriatric Programs

Centers Health Care; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is hiring an energetic full-time Activities Aide to work in our skilled nursing facility in Cooperstown, NY. The role focuses on implementing activities programs, engaging residents, and supporting recreation staff with setup and logistics.

Qualifications include healthcare activities experience or recreation therapy coursework; geriatric population experience preferred; strong computer skills; and a positive, energetic team player attitude.

Qualifications

• Active NY CNA license is a plus
• Experience with activities in healthcare setting or recreation therapy coursework
• Geriatric population experience preferred
• Proficient in computer use
• Energetic and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for residents; focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with residents on units; without direct supervision.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Positive attitude

Energetic

Job description

Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is hiring an energetic full-time Activities Aide to work in our skilled nursing facility in Cooperstown, NY. The role focuses on implementing activities programs, engaging residents, and supporting recreation staff with setup and logistics.

Qualifications include healthcare activities experience or recreation therapy coursework; geriatric population experience preferred; strong computer skills; and a positive, energetic team player attitude.