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Ontario Center

Per Diem Recreation Aide

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$34,640 / year median in New York

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Nursing Home Recreation Aides Ontario Center is actively hiring a Recreation Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility.
DUTIES:
Design & implement recreational programs for Residents. Work directly with Residents on units, without direct supervision. 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. Communicate related information to other individuals directly involved in Resident care Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be upbeat, energetic, enthusiastic, and have a caring personality. Enjoy working with the elderly Exp. with recreation therapy/activities a plus High school diploma/equivalent Strong computer skills necessary Ability to work effectively as a team member Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to multitask
Location:
Canandaigua, NY About Us:
Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a long-term care facility that provides the highest possible quality of care and quality of life for all Health Facility residents. The facility provides a versatile nursing home environment that encourages creativity among residents, managers, and staff. In addition to an emphasis on individuality and self-determination, the nursing home is viewed as home as much as a medical institution, with the residents' psychosocial needs deserving a prominence at least equal to their medical condition. At Ontario Center, we offer a friendly working environment, excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Ontario Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.