Recreation Specialist

Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare • Middletown, NY

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, subacute, and long-term healthcare services. The facility has been a trusted provider for over 30 years, committed to delivering high-quality care with respect and compassion through a team-focused approach. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for implementing programs from the monthly Recreation Calendar, working directly with residents to encourage participation in individual, group, or independent recreation and leisure interests, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. The company offers excellent benefits, including Aetna Health benefits starting on the first of the month after hire, along with other key benefits for part-time (21hrs/week) positions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff
• Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped
• Possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff
• Treat residents and fellow staff with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with geriatric patients
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting a variety of recreation programs designed to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of the Residents
• Keep ongoing and accurate progress notes and attendance records of all residents to and from activities
• Help in transporting Residents to and from all recreation programs
• Carry out regular one to one activities with the Residents and record these activities in the attendance book
• Assume responsibility for the physical set-up and break-down of the room when assigned to an activity
• Maintain and display art work for decorations, internal publicity, plants, and all horticulture items
• Assist with special department projects, up to and including, but not limited to pet therapy

Benefits

• EXCELLENT benefits
• Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire
• other key benefits for Part-Time (21hrs/week) position!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees