Job Description
The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a part time Therapeutic Recreation Aide to join the team. The role requires 11.25 hours of work per week at 120 West 106th Street, NY 10025. Preferred work days are Thursdays and Fridays.
Job Title Therapeutic Recreation Aide
Job Summary Under supervision and direction of the Department Director, the Aide assists in preparing and conducting group programs, outings, and other activities.
Reports To Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life
Duties And Responsibilities
Transports residents/patients to and from recreation activities.
Assists with off‑unit large group activities.
Conducts planned activities according to the designated schedule.
Prepares materials for recreation programs.
Completes attendance records.
Completes mandatory in‑service education via an online portal and in‑person classes.
Attends department‑specific in‑service classes and scheduled staff meetings.
Delivers residents/patients notices, flyers, invitations, and activity schedules.
Prepares all required paperwork for resident activities, outings, and barbecues.
Picks up refreshment orders.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements Specialized Skills and Competencies
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs that satisfy cognitive, physical, and social needs of residents/patients.
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs appropriate to people with dementia.
Ability to conduct simple activities in accordance with program protocols.
Ability to transport residents to and from programs.
Ability to get along well with others.
Ability to function as a team member.
Ability to respond appropriately to people with behavioral symptoms.
Related Skills And Competencies
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs in accordance with age‑appropriate capabilities and needs of the elderly and adult populations.
Ability to conduct activities that relate to the leisure lifestyle and preferences of the adult/elderly population.
Job Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma.
Training: 6–12 months prior experience as a Recreation Aide.
Physical Demands
Pushing wheelchairs.
Pushing activity carts.
Lifting equipment.
Bending and setting up equipment for recreation activities.
Opening, closing, and moving tables/chairs.
Assisting residents during outings.
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Job Title Therapeutic Recreation Aide
Job Summary Under supervision and direction of the Department Director, the Aide assists in preparing and conducting group programs, outings, and other activities.
Reports To Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life
Duties And Responsibilities
Transports residents/patients to and from recreation activities.
Assists with off‑unit large group activities.
Conducts planned activities according to the designated schedule.
Prepares materials for recreation programs.
Completes attendance records.
Completes mandatory in‑service education via an online portal and in‑person classes.
Attends department‑specific in‑service classes and scheduled staff meetings.
Delivers residents/patients notices, flyers, invitations, and activity schedules.
Prepares all required paperwork for resident activities, outings, and barbecues.
Picks up refreshment orders.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements Specialized Skills and Competencies
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs that satisfy cognitive, physical, and social needs of residents/patients.
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs appropriate to people with dementia.
Ability to conduct simple activities in accordance with program protocols.
Ability to transport residents to and from programs.
Ability to get along well with others.
Ability to function as a team member.
Ability to respond appropriately to people with behavioral symptoms.
Related Skills And Competencies
Ability to conduct simple recreation programs in accordance with age‑appropriate capabilities and needs of the elderly and adult populations.
Ability to conduct activities that relate to the leisure lifestyle and preferences of the adult/elderly population.
Job Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma.
Training: 6–12 months prior experience as a Recreation Aide.
Physical Demands
Pushing wheelchairs.
Pushing activity carts.
Lifting equipment.
Bending and setting up equipment for recreation activities.
Opening, closing, and moving tables/chairs.
Assisting residents during outings.
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