Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
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!
Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking a Recreation Aide to join our dynamic team. Our 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; 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:
+ 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