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We are a beautiful skilled nursing facility situated in a great neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY! We are seeking a highly motivated experienced individual to join our team that we call family!

Italian Speaking a plus!

Recreation Aide Responsibilities

+ Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests

+ Work directly with Residents on units; Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident

+ Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units

+ Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments

+ Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.

+ Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed.

+ Keep daily attendance and document resident’s participation in activities.

+ Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.

+ Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care

+ Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

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

+ Be familiar with established emergency procedures

+ Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS for a Recreation Aide :

+ Energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality

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

+ Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs

+ Ability to work effectively as a team member

+ Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task

+ Maintain positive and professional attitude

+ Maintain professional appearance

+ Enjoy working with the elderly

+ Experience with recreation therapy/activities

+ Associate Degree

+ Strong computer skills necessary

Joins us as a Recreation Aide today!