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Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Recreation Aid

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: New Haven, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$65,023 / year median in Connecticut

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Recreation Aid Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - 1.8 New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Team leadership

Full Job Description Job:

Full-time Recreation Aid Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is actively seeking a Recreation Aid to work full-time for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in New Haven CT. The ideal candidate will have experience in a long-term healthcare setting and excellent customer service skills.

Duties:

Plans, organizes and leads a wide variety of recreational activities/programs including, but not limited to music, arts, crafts, discussions, parties, social groups, trips, special events and entertainment, active and passive games, sensory type activities, movies, bingo, etc. Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that is posted in prominent areas and provided to every resident Ensures that all documentation requirements are met Develops a system to record resident participation / attendance Conducts regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs and special events Ensures that facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday/season Adheres to all facility and policies in accordance to State and Federal regulations

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience working with Seniors and/or in a healthcare setting a plus. Must be very organized and have the ability to lead others. Positive, outgoing, upbeat personality is a must. Be self-directed; have strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task.

Location:

Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 226-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New Haven. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Advanced Nursing and Rahab staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence.