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Full Job Description
Bushwick Center is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work Part-Time for our Adult Day Care located in Ridgewood, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
Must Be Bilingual English & Spanish
DUTIES:
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
REQUIREMENTS:
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
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
Bushwick Center is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work Part-Time for our Adult Day Care located in Ridgewood, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.
Must Be Bilingual English & Spanish
DUTIES:
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
REQUIREMENTS:
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
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
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- $18 – $21 hourly
- Benefits
172-61 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, 11434, Queens County
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