Centers Adult Day Care
Centers Adult Day Care -
Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work for our facility located in Ridgewood, NY . The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
DUTIES:
* 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 & 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… [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
Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work for our facility located in Ridgewood, NY . The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
DUTIES:
* 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 & 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… [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