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Recreation Aide

Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center • Medina, NY 14103 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $15.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Recreation Aide at Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center is responsible for implementing recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director, assisting in scheduling activities, encouraging resident participation, and assisting in-room residents. This role requires the ability to read, write, and speak English, demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for age-related resident needs, and make independent decisions when necessary. The position offers a new hire rate of $15/hr, a benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth in a family-like team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

  • Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from Recreation area, and awarding prizes.
  • Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
  • Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
  • Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
  • Participate and guide individual, and/or group, re-motivation and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem and reality level of the residents.
  • Complete required documentation as directed in the resident's medical record.

Qualifications

Required

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Preferred

  • General work experience

Full Job Description

Shift's: FT & PT Available

New Hire Rate: ($15/hr)

We offer the Following:

+ Premium Compensation

+ Great Benefits Package

+ Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!

+ Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office

+ Professional Growth & Stability

+ Innovative Training Programs

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

Qualifications

+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

+ Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

+ Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience Required:

General work experience preferred but not required; will train Professional Licensure and Certification Required: N/A

Essential Functions

+ Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from Recreation area, and awarding prizes.

+ Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.

+ Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.

+ Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.

+ Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.

+ Participate and guide individual, and/or group, re-motivation and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem and reality level of the residents.

+ Complete required documentation as directed in the resident's medical record.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.