Recreation Aid / Clerical Secretary

Centers Adult Day Care is actively seeking a Recreation Aide to work Part-Time for our facility, Richmond Center, located in Staten Island, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly.

included in the position are certain clerical duties as well, so previous clerical related experience is ideal.

DUTIES:

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents; focusing on individual interests

• Work directly with Residents on units

• Assist [Recreation Director] and set up, [implement, and clean up] programs as needed

• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested

• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed

• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities

• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units

• Collaborate with Recreation Director to create/modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities. Distribute calendars.

• Be familiar with established emergency procedures

• Other duties as assigned

• Event/Party Planning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!

• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy

• Knowledge of APIE… [preferred]

• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish required

• Proficient computer skills necessary

• Knowledge of APIE (assessment / planning / implementation / evaluating) programs

• Ability to work effectively as a team member

• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task