Senior Activity & Recreation Specialist

Safire-Rehabilitation-of-Northtowns-LL; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Northtowns Care Center in Buffalo, New York has immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic Activity Aide in full-time and part-time roles. The position leads residents in scheduled recreational activities such as singing, arts and crafts, dancing, and painting.

Responsibilities include planning recreation, visiting bed-bound residents, assisting with newsletters, coordinating volunteer programs, and transporting residents to activities. Must lift 25 pounds and stand for long durations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music, arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement.
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them.
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar.
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs.
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights.
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities.
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

Skills

Music (vocal or instrumental)

Arts & crafts

Movement/exercise

Painting or ceramics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Northtowns Care Center in Buffalo, New York has immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic Activity Aide in full-time and part-time roles. The position leads residents in scheduled recreational activities such as singing, arts and crafts, dancing, and painting.

Responsibilities include planning recreation, visiting bed-bound residents, assisting with newsletters, coordinating volunteer programs, and transporting residents to activities. Must lift 25 pounds and stand for long durations.