Recreational Aide Long Term Care

Ascension•Town of Lewiston, NY

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

It is the purpose of the Recreational Aide to assist the Activities Program Director in providing social, recreational and other purposeful activities to each resident in the Nursing Care Residence in order to stimulate the resident's mental, physical and sensory capabilities to their fullest extent. The incumbent enables the residents to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining their quality of life. The incumbent serves as a resource person for information regarding the resident and to encourage and motivate their participation in these programs to their fullest capacity. The incumbent performs a variety of hands on activities including, crafts, cooking, recreational and social activities with the use of community resources in large and small group programs and one on one, in and outside the Facility. Adheres to Facility Standards of Conduct and practices the Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity and Dedication. Represents OLP accurately and honestly. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of OLP. Identifies instances of non-compliance and takes appropriate action, including reporting violations of the CRP. Adheres to Facility policy or regulations. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of OLP, free of gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

Requirements

Current valid, clean NYS Driver's License (without blemish) with good driving and vision skills required
High School or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

NYS Nurse Aide Certification or COTA preferred
One (1) year experience in a clinical health care field, recreation or acceptable position as determined by management.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to and from the activity rooms. Lead daily activities as directed.
Monitor any changes in a resident's condition and reports changes to the appropriate staff immediately.
Assist in the planning and passenger list for regular outings.
Present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Perform one on one room visits for psychosocial and sensory stimulation to the room bound residents.
Drive the facility van or bus to take residents on outtrips to keep involved in the community as assigned by the Director.
Attend all inservices and meetings as required.
Provide assistance in the planning of communication including announcements, bulletin boards, invitations and the monthly activity calendar and distribution.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the activity program.
Assist with resident specific functions as needed.
Assist with shopping, errands for activity supplies and residents' personal needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.