Activities Aide - RNC - Days
UTICA, NYFull-time$16.5–19.5/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant helps plan, organize, and implement individual, group, and independent activity programs based on residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities. The role supports scheduled activities, resident participation, and special events, while reporting observed changes or unusual incidents to supervisors and nursing staff. The position also includes transporting residents and maintaining a clean, safe work area.
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Full job description
Activities Aide - RNC - Days
Department: RECREATIONAL THERAPY
Job Summary
The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant assists in planning, organizing and implementing daily activity programs which include individual, group and independent programs based on resident need, interest and individual capabilities.
Core Job Responsibilities
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Assists with the development of the monthly activity calendar of events. Posts calendar weekly and monthly in areas accessible to residents, staff and volunteers.
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Assists in informing residents of special events.
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Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of a resident and/or an unusual incident upon occurrence to supervisor and nursing staff.
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Actively participates in the organization, instruction, supervision and setup/cleanup of scheduled activities.
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Transports residents to and from activities and programs.
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Assists with the preparation of musical programs for residents as requested by supervisor.
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Visits with residents on a daily basis and encourages participation in activities, games, exercizes and events.
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Maintains work area in a clean and safe condition as observed by supervisor.
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Consistently demonstrates an awareness and understanding of resident safety.
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Follows universal/isolation precautions.
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Performs activities on weekends and evenings when assigned.
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Always labels supplies and equipment and places in designated storage areas to ensure resident safety without incident.
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Upholds departmental and facility policies according to recognized standards.
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Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
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High school diploma or equivalent education.
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Person should have an interest in health care services and the ability to relate to people appropriately.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills needed for frequent contact with patients and other professional staff.
PREFERRED:
- 1-3 years of experience in recreational therapy or in a geriatric setting.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
PREFERRED:
- CPR Certification (BCLS)
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 99207
Department RECREATIONAL THERAPY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-LONG TERM CARE
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $16.50 - $19.50 Per Hour
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