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GLENDALE NURSING HOME

Activities Assistant- Part time

Pay: $21.01/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Schenectady, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

Schenectady County's Glendale Nursing Home is seeking a Part Time Activities Assistant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with the County working part time while still contributing to a pension. The position involves the responsibility for assisting the Activities Director in executing the residents' activity program. This position requires evening, weekends, and holiday availability.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Leads group activities such as bingo, crafts, music, and light exercise Assists in planning activities and maintain written records of the residents' participation in group activities; Visits with residents on a one-to-one basis in activities such as crafts, games, or reading Helps wheel or walk residents to and from the activity room safely.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to work positively and productively with elderly and disabled persons; ability to prepare and maintain simple non-medical forms and reports; ability to follow oral and written instructions; Imagination, creativity, empathy, energy and a personal presence; ability to keep confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma

AND:

(A) Six (6) months of experience in geriatric or therapeutic recreation; OR (B) One (1) year of experience in a setting which shall have involved working in a care support, activities, personal care, or recreation role with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or those with special needs; OR (C) One (1) year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, working directly with residents.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $21.01 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan Application Question(s): Which of the following minimum requirement categories do you qualify for? (A) Six (6) months of experience in geriatric or therapeutic recreation; OR (B) One (1) year of experience in a setting which shall have involved working in a care support, activities, personal care, or recreation role with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or those with special needs; OR (C) One (1) year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, working directly with residents.

Work Location:

In person