Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment - Recreation Leader - Part-Time

Job Category:
Activities

Requisition Number: ACTIV
010755

• Posted :
  September 2, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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• Pay or shift range: $18.60 USD to $20.44 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Come join us at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of Queens! AFaith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1971. We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents.

We are seeking to fill the position of Activities Assistant
- Life Enrichment
- Recreation Leader
.

• Part-Time Shifts Available: 2 hours daily on Mon
  - Fri or 3 hours on Saturday and Sunday.
• Hourly Pay range = $18.60 to $20.44 based on experience.
• Recreational and OT students are encouraged to apply.
• Previous recreation / activities experience with a geriatric population preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prompt, professional, reliable and a team player.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Able to push wheelchairs.
• Able to be around animals (pets).
• Ability to work with dementia population.
• MDS knowledge a plus.
• Lead a program of arts, crafts, and recreation.
• Introduce new projects and activities and encourages resident involvement.
• Assist with resident transport and attend to resident needs during entertainment or outside programs.
• Assure proper care, use, storage and protection of tools and equipment.
• Complete activity assessments.
• Maintain daily attendance/participation of residents.
• Attend recommended workshops, in-services, meetings.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

Ozanam Hall Can Offer You:

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Paid-Time-Off

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love!

Ozanam Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

• Preferred:
  Loyal
  - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Innovative
  - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic
  - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated
  - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter
  - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion
  - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility
  - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact
  - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Required:
  
  High School or better.

• Preferred:
  Previous recreation / activities experience with a geriatric population preferred.

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