THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AIDE ADULT DAY CARE

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AIDE ADULT DAY CARE 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 $26.57 an hour

• Full-time Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 148 reviews $26.57 an hour
• Full-time Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond.

Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies. Our innovative philosophy and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. Our Adult Day Care Department is currently seeking a full-time Therapeutic Recreation Aide who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our participants. You will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm with a rotating weekend.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

: High School Graduate. Bilingual preferred. Expertise in music (singing or playing an instrument) preferred.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Knowledge of the dementia population and dealing with related behaviors. Able to recognize when a resident is in pain and take appropriate actions. Capable of complying with governmental accreditation, professional and facility standards and regulations. Demonstrates ability to develop and document individualized intervention goals and plans which are registrant centered based on assessment, consistent with legal requirements and professional guidelines. Capable of accurate and appropriate medical chart documentation in accordance with governmental, regulatory, professional and facility standards under supervision of TR Coordinator. Demonstrates ability in appropriate leadership styles in planning, organizing, and conducting diversified recreation activities. Provides services based on TR Service Model. Keeps accurate statistical reports of activities offered and level of participation for person served. Effectively participates in the interdisciplinary care plan meeting and documents on the plan of Care under the supervision of TR Therapist/Coordinator. Develops treatment plans according to capabilities and interests of person served. Monitors, evaluates and determines effectiveness of individualized treatment plan. Conveys information to treatment team in a timely manner regarding person served. Maintains knowledge of current TR trends,techniques, methods, issues and professional legal standards. Keeps bulletin boards up to date. Maintains current lists of registrants for special programs. Assists in the transportation of residents as appropriate. Working together, showing empathy, courteous communication and respect of others. Capable of transporting registrants to and from recreation area. Actively shares knowledge, fosters and promotes dissemination of information as it relates to organizational needs.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.

Includes:

o Fitness Reimbursement Program o Wellness discounts Dental Insurance through MetLife Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed) Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify Flexible Spending Account

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee) Life Insurance
• value is equal to employee's annual salary (no cost to employee) National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee) Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview Tax deferred annuity plan
• employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting) Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions Starbuck's café on-site Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

EOE M/F/D/V