Senior Activities Coordinator - Part-Time

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center; Town of Perinton (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Free employee parking

Public transportation access

Job summary

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center is actively seeking two Part-Time Activity Aides to join our Activities Department. This role involves planning engaging activities for residents, maintaining monthly calendars, and encouraging participation in individual and group events to enrich social and cognitive well-being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, is organized, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant education, training, or experience may be considered.
• Previous experience working with older adults or in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s/dementia or cognitive impairment a plus.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Develop and maintain monthly activity calendars for the assigned unit.
• Encourage resident participation in activities, respecting preferences, abilities, and limitations.
• Assist with crafts, games, music, exercise programs, religious services, holidays, and special events.
• Support activities designed to promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, creativity, and emotional well-being.
• Assist residents with transportation to and from activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

EMR navigation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Recreation-related degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center is actively seeking two Part-Time Activity Aides to join our Activities Department. This role involves planning engaging activities for residents, maintaining monthly calendars, and encouraging participation in individual and group events to enrich social and cognitive well-being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, is organized, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care