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Livingston County, NY
Activities Aide (Livingston County Residents Only)
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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
Job Description
Salary $20.04 - $24.01 Hourly Location Murray Hill Campus (Mount Morris, New York) Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202601239 Department CNR/Activities 0100 Opening Date 07/12/2026 Closing Date 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description RESIDENCY- Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application: Livingston County The duties of this position involve providing a diversified activities program geared to the specific interests and needs of residents in a residential health care facility. The program must be designed to offer opportunities for participation in activities with emphasis on providing residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional and sensory stimulation. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Leisure Time Activities Director. Supervision may be exercised over the work of volunteers. Does related work as required. Examples of Duties Welcomes and interviews residents to determine interests, hobbies, abilities and leisure time routine; Assists Leisure Time Activities Director in developing individualized care plans, initial interest assessments, completing related portions of Minimum Data Set ("MDS") form and documentation of daily program participation; Encourages participation in and leads leisure time activities for residents in a residential health care facility; Leads residents in a variety of activities involving arts and crafts, music, outings, films, holiday activities, programs and speakers, house newspapers and bulletins, games, resident clubs and pertinent community based services; Develops rapport and works with residents as a resident advocate with other staff and family members; Provides individual activity intervention for those who choose not to attend group activities; Reviews program participation with patients to encourage participation and interest in various activities; Transports residents to attend or to participate in community affairs and outings; Assists residents by transporting them within the facility to various programs of interest; Orders supplies and keeps records and quarterly progress notes; Reacts to emergency life saving procedures; Assists in keeping activity areas and supplies in order; Participates in care plan meetings with other disciplines; and Performs other related duties.