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Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Recreation Aide

Job Description

Recreation Aide Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Recreation Aide to join our ever-growing rehabilitation team.
Recreation Aide Job Overview:
The Recreation Therapist will implement a variety of group activities and programs based on Resident's individual abilities and preference to encourage and promote Resident participation. Successful Candidate must be compassionate, creative, energetic, and enthusiastic with the desire to enhance the quality of life of residents. Candidate must also have good interpersonal skills, and assists alongside recreation therapist in the Department. Job entails transporting residents to and from programs, running some programs, 1:1 visits and attending trips, assisting with transport to and from off unit programs and other activities related to recreation therapy.
Recreation Aide Qualifications:
Energetic, extremely enthusiastic, creative, takes initiative, works well with a team, enjoys working with elderly people. Preferably 1+ years experience working in a geriatric/adult population. Must be a team player with a compassionate, outgoing, and pleasant personality. Must be computer literate and possess strong organizational skills.
Recreation Aide Duties and Responsibilities:
Complies with and interprets the philosophy, objectives, procedures, policies and code of ethics of the facility and the policies of the Recreational Therapy Department. Documents Resident attendance/participation daily. Maintain care and use of program equipment and materials. Conduct therapeutic activities on and off-unit as scheduled. Attend Resident trips outside of the facility as per assignment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
Salary Range :
up to $19.00 an Hour (Based on Experience) An Equal Opportunity Employer #boost

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A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$63,216 / year median in New York

+2% projected growth

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