Recreational Aide

Park Nursing Home -

Park Nursing Home is seeking Recreational Aides to assist with the planning of recreational activities, following the supervision of a Recreational Director.

Recreation

aides

prepare all the resources, guide the participants, maintain the activity equipment, facilitate the program, and reiterate the guidelines for the safe execution of the activity.

Job Description

Assist in implement activities and programs for residents

Work with the residents on the units

Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested

Assist recreation specialists & set up the program areas as needed

Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities

Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units

Collaborate with the Recreation Director to create / modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities.

Be familiar with established emergency procedures

Other duties as assigned

Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy preffered

Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred

Proficient computer skills necessary

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multitask

smoking supervision

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location : 128 Beach 115th Street, Rockaway Park NY 11694