Centers Health Care
Recreation Aide – Centers Adult Day Care – Ridgewood, NY
Pay Range
$18.00/hr – $20.00/hr
This position is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work at our facility located in Ridgewood, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
Responsibilities
Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests.
Work directly with Residents on units.
Assist Recreation Director and set up, implement, and clean up programs as needed.
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.
Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities; distribute calendars.
Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy.
Knowledge of APIE is preferred.
Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Proficient computer skills necessary.
Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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$18.00/hr – $20.00/hr
This position is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work at our facility located in Ridgewood, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
Responsibilities
Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests.
Work directly with Residents on units.
Assist Recreation Director and set up, implement, and clean up programs as needed.
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.
Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities; distribute calendars.
Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy.
Knowledge of APIE is preferred.
Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Proficient computer skills necessary.
Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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