Life Enrichment Aide Position Available In New York, New York

Life Enrichment Aide Vista on 5th

• 3.2 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $16
• $18 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Word processing First aid CPR State Tested Nursing Assistant Home health experience (1-2 years) Driver’s License Non-CDL Class C Computer skills Home health CNA Communication skills Geriatrics Negotiation Entry level Full Job Description Company Overview Vista on 5th is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and assisted living services.

Our mission is to create a supportive environment that enhances the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and memory-related conditions. Summary The Recreational Aide will be responsible for assisting the Recreations department with activity programs. Tasks include assisting residents in activities, delivering food to residents, participating in trips and other resident related activities under the direction of the Activities manager and PCA coordinator. A Recreational Aide should be able to assist in devising engaging and enjoyable activities. An outstanding Recreational Aide should have a lot of patience, a positive attitude, and be comfortable working with people of all ages. Responsibilities

• Assisting in activity programs under the supervision of the Activities manager
• Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.
• Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities
• Assisting in conducting sports, games, and events
• Assisting residents during activities
• Performing administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones.
• Ensuring resident’s safety
• Delivery food to resident rooms at specific times
• Welcomes residents to events
• Notifies residents of activity schedules and requirements
• Monitors spectators and participants at events to ensure orderly conduct.
• Receives, stores, and issues equipment and supplies.
• Keeps attendance records at resident events and monitors activities during recreational trips or tours.
• Additional duties as assigned

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Continuous Learning
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology
• Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
• Design
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management
• Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress.
• Customer Service
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Communications
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation
• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Managing Customer Focus
• Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs.
• Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Performance Coaching
• Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback.
• Leadership
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; accepts feedback from others.
• Quality Management
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Visionary Leadership
• Inspires respect and trust.
• Business Acumen
• Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Conflict Resolution
• Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Cost Consciousness
• Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Achievement Focus
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Personal Appearance
• Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered . when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative
• Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.
• Judgement
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
• Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our team at Vista on 5th!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person