Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment - Recreation Leader - Part-Time
Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens•New York, NY
•$19 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Come join us at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens! A Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1971. We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents. We are seeking to fill the position of Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment - Recreation Leader.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Prompt, professional, reliable and a team player.
- Able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Able to push wheelchairs.
- Able to be around animals (pets).
- Ability to work with dementia population.
Nice To Haves
- Previous recreation / activities experience with a geriatric population preferred.
- MDS knowledge a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead a program of arts, crafts, and recreation.
- Introduce new projects and activities and encourages resident involvement.
- Assist with resident transport and attend to resident needs during entertainment or outside programs.
- Assure proper care, use, storage and protection of tools and equipment.
- Complete activity assessments.
- Maintain daily attendance/participation of residents.
- Attend recommended workshops, in-services, meetings.
Benefits
- COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
- Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
- Paid-Time-Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
