Recreation Activity Aide

Description:

Seeking recreation assistant to lead activity programs with our residents. High energy, compassion and creativity are required! Full time and Part time positions available. Good opportunity for college student, homemaker, early careerist or returning to workforce. Experience working in a health care or day care setting preferred, but willing to train the right person. Multilingual including Chinese a plus!

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design & Implement recreational programs for Residents.

2. Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision.

3. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.

4. Assist staff set up program areas as needed.

5. Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.

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

7. Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care

8. Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

9. Organize recreation activity sessions utilizing music, art, cooking, food, movies, literature, internet

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

1. Education: High School Degree or equivalent

2. Equipment/Computer Software: Basic computer/ data entry

3. Physical/Mental Demands: Walk long distances, climb stairs, run in an emergency and remain on her / his feet for long durations of time. Bend, squat, push, pull, reach, stretch and lift up to 50lbs. Speak, read and understand English. Hear the spoken word.

4. Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality.