Senior Recreation Coordinator - Evenings & Weekends

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY seeks a motivated Recreation Aide to support residents from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Experience with seniors or healthcare is a plus; candidates should be organized, able to lead others, and maintain a positive, upbeat attitude.

Evening hours and weekend availability are preferred to enhance engagement. You will plan and run recreational activities, work with volunteers, document participation daily, and help residents participate 1:1 when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with seniors or in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Must be very organized and have the ability to lead others.
• Positive, outgoing, upbeat personality is a must.
• Be self-directed.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Engage new residents and determine their interests
• Assist in running recreational programs to meet the interests of the residents
• Assist volunteers and their activities
• Engage, interact, and actively participate with residents at programs
• Assist residents with 1:1 support at programs to achieve highest level of participation
• Regularly document resident's participation in/at programs and 1:1 visits on a daily basis

Skills

Organization

Leading others

Positive attitude

Self-directed

Multitasking

Job description

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY seeks a motivated Recreation Aide to support residents from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Experience with seniors or healthcare is a plus; candidates should be organized, able to lead others, and maintain a positive, upbeat attitude.

Evening hours and weekend availability are preferred to enhance engagement. You will plan and run recreational activities, work with volunteers, document participation daily, and help residents participate 1:1 when needed.