Resident Activity Coordinator

Centers Health Care; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NY is seeking an energetic Recreation Aide to support Residents through engaging activities aligned with individual interests. You will work on units with minimal supervision and help prepare spaces for programs.

This role requires a positive attitude, experience with healthcare activities or recreation therapy, strong computer skills, and the ability to collaborate as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy are required.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or recreation therapy college work.
• Dementia experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Some weekends required.

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

Team player

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Dementia experience

Job description

Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NY is seeking an energetic Recreation Aide to support Residents through engaging activities aligned with individual interests. You will work on units with minimal supervision and help prepare spaces for programs.

This role requires a positive attitude, experience with healthcare activities or recreation therapy, strong computer skills, and the ability to collaborate as part of a team.