Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

The Willow's at Ramapo is searching for an Activities/Recreation Aide to join their ever-growing team.

Recreation Aide Job Summary:

As the Recreation Aide you will develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents to provide a therapeutic environment that assists in maintaining each resident’s highest level of cognitive, physical, social and psychological wellbeing.  Applicant must be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative****with good interpersonal and communication skills to engage our residents.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning, promoting, and conducting group and individual recreation programs as assigned by Director

• Documenting program attendance and participation

• Facilitate independent activities for residents

• Assist residents to/from recreation programs and resident events

• Assist residents with participation in religious programs

• Assist with family visitation

• Creating/Preparing/Distribution of daily program, monthly newsletter, and calendars

• Assist with staff employee engagement events

• Performs other tasks as assigned by Recreation Director

Recreation Aide Qualification/Requiements:

• Energetic and creative with the ability to be engaging with resident population

• 2 years work experience in a social/recreational program providing & coordinating services OR Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

• Must be able to read/write/speak English in order to communicate effectively with residents

• MUSICAL ABILITY a PLUS!

- Knowledge of M.D.S and Point Click Care a plus!

Salary: Up to $21.00 an hour

The Willows at Ramapo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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