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Activities Aide Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center Fairport, NY Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Therapeutic Recreation Collaborate with healthcare professionals Volunteer support Recreation therapy Experience working with individuals with dementia Caregiving documentation requirements Music activities for care recipients Treatment plan documentation Resident hobbies assistance Working with geriatric patients Care documentation Clinical case management notes MDS Associate's degree in music Spiritual activities Working with seniors Calendar management Mail management Care coordination meetings experience Personal transportation assistance Front desk Volunteer coordination Wellness activities for care recipients Event setup Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy Associate's degree Geriatrics Entry level Coordinating resident events Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Activities Aide - Full Time Long-Term Care / Nursing Home Setting 37.5 hours/week | Days with occasional evenings | Some weekends as needed We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Aide to join our long-term care team. This position helps create meaningful recreational and social experiences that promote resident engagement, dignity, and quality of life. Responsibilities Plan and implement activities based on residents' interests, abilities, and needs. Create and maintain monthly activity calendars and programs for assigned units. Encourage and assist residents with participation and transportation to activities. Plan and coordinate facility-wide events with team members. Complete attendance records, progress notes, care plans, MDS-related documentation, and other required paperwork. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate changes in resident condition to nursing staff. Maintain a warm, positive, and safe environment. Assist with crafts, games, music, religious activities, special events, and other programs. Coordinate with other departments and supervise volunteers as needed. Assist with room set-up, reception desk duties, mail, and other duties as assigned. Education & Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field preferred. Relevant education and/or experience may be considered. Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with Alzheimer's/Dementia preferred. Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred. Must be dependable, creative, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to communicate effectively and perform essential job functions.

Available Shifts:

Days with occasional evenings

Schedule Options:

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Weekend Availability:

Some weekend as required

Competitive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company-Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Options Voluntary Benefit Programs Generous Paid Time Off - including Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time Off 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit