Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

St. Patrick's Home Rehabilitation and Health Care is actively seeking motivated and experienced Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.

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

About Us

St. Patrick's Home is a Faith-Based facility located in the northwest section of the Bronx, bordering scenic Van Cortlandt Park. Sharing in the Ministry of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1931, the dedicated staff provides Long and Short-term Care to the elderly, meeting the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the residents as a part of the St. Patrick's family, where "The Difference is Love."