Recreation Aide

Forest View Center for Rehab and Nursing • Forest Hills, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Energetic, creative, motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, and kind. We are seeking an individual who possesses all of these qualities and will make a great Recreation Aide. Organization and communication are also key skills displayed in our ideal candidate. This role involves assisting in running recreational programs that meet the interests of the residents, engaging new residents to determine their interests, and working directly with residents on or off units. The Recreation Aide will also support the Recreation Director in setting up program areas, implementing and cleaning up programs, organizing supplies, documenting participation, and assisting residents to and from activities. Collaboration on the recreation calendar and coordination with outside parties are also key aspects of the role. Familiarity with emergency procedures and daily mail delivery are also expected. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.
• Great customer service skills.
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Must be available to work weekends.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Basic computer/ data entry Ability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Recreation Leader preferred.
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus (Creole, Russian, Chinese).

Responsibilities

• Assist in running recreational programs that meet the interests of the residents.
• Engage new residents to determine their interests.
• Work directly with resident on the units or off Units.
• Assist the Recreation Director to set up programs area, implement and cleanup programs as needed.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• 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.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
• Delivered mail in daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed