Recreation Aide
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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!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 assignedREQUIREMENTS:+ 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