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SalaryRecreation Aide
Part-time: 2 Shifts Available
Shift 1: Tuesday & Friday 9am-5pm
Shift 2: Wednesday, Thursday, & Alternating Sundays 1:30pm-5pm
About United Hebrew of New Rochelle:
Being rated as one of the top ten NY nursing homes by US News & World has allowed us to continue our mission, "We are kind people who treat you like family". United Hebrew is a beautiful long-term and rehabilitation facility in New Rochelle, Westchester County. We are rated by CMS as a 5-star facility, with 4 stars in staffing. Our high staffing levels allow nurses and CNAs to provide excellent and safe care to residents and patients. We put an emphasis on patient safety and staff work satisfaction. We have very high standards of care for patients and residents. Working at United Hebrew means having the opportunity to change lives for the better. You will meet interesting residents with stories to share and amazing co-workers who become friends.
About the part-time Recreation Aide position:
- Assists Recreation Department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents.
- Works directly with residents by engaging them in a variety of recreational activities.
- Follows the care plan in providing daily activities for residents.
- Assists in monthly planning of the activity calendar, vendor liaison to schedule activities and directly performing activities with residents.
- Keeps daily attendance and document resident's participation in activities.
- Maintains daily logs of resident's weight, and toileting schedules for future needs assessment.
- Communicates to departments regarding upcoming events timely.
- Provides encouragement amongst staff, family, and community involvement.
- Adheres to the Department of Health Regulations.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Recreation.
Qualification & Experience
- At least 1 year working with elderly residents/patients in recreation/activities.
- Experience in a nursing home/long-term care environment with the elderly population preferred.
- Possesses the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
- Able to work one of the two available shifts.
- Strong organizational, communication and computer skills required.
- Fully vaccinated from Covid-19.
