Rec Asst-PD
Catholic Health•Sayville, NY
About The Position
The Recreation Assistant leads group activities, plans and assists with preparing programs, and provides individual attention and room visits to residents who are unable to attend activities. The role leads small sensory, reality orientation, and reminiscence groups; reports resident progress and changes to the Director; and reviews documentation about changes in resident condition. The Recreation Assistant also helps with record keeping, staffing needs, supply ordering, communication, and maintaining calendars.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of college-level recreation study in a related field.
- Two years of experience in a long-term care facility.
Nice To Haves
- Crafts and music skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead group activities.
- Plan and assist in preparing programs.
- Provide individual attention and room visits to residents unable to attend activities.
- Lead small sensory, reality orientation, and reminiscence groups.
- Report progress and changes to the Director.
- Read documentation regarding changes in resident condition.
- Assist with record keeping, staffing needs, ordering supplies, communication, and maintaining calendars.
Benefits
- Generous benefits packages.
- Tuition assistance.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- A culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
