Recreation Aide

Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a
Recreation Aide to work
Part-Time for ourfacilitylocated in
New York, NY
. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.

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

• Work directly with Residents on units

• Assist [Recreation Director] and set up, [implement, and clean up] programs as needed

• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested

• Assist recreation specialists & set up 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 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

• Event/Party Planning

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!

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

• Knowledge of APIE… [preferred]

• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish required

• Proficient computer skills necessary

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

• Ability to work effectively as a team member

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