Recreation Leader

Highfield Gardens is actively seeking a motivated and experienced Recreation Leader to work at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Great Neck, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience (willing to train) in long-term care settings, be well organized with excellent communication skills, and have familiarity and true enjoyment from working with the needs of the elderly.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a wide variety of recreational activities/programs including, but not limited to music, arts, crafts, discussions, parties, social groups, patio outing, special events, entertainment, active and passive games, sensory type activities, movies, bingo, etc.
• Follows an assigned unit calendar with a variety of recreational activities/programs to encompass the five domains of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Stores and properly maintains all recreational equipment and supplies.
• Participates in departmental and/or facility meetings, in-services, and staff training.
• Assesses and documents assigned residents’ status, needs/interests, and progress.
• Escorts and/or transports residents to/from activities as needed.
• Prepares and serves refreshments as needed at activities within facility and department guidelines
• Assists in decorating for parties, special events, seasonal occasions, staff parties, and community events
• Works collaboratively with other department staff.
• Partners and provides mentor-ship to volunteers/interns, as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation.
• Provide room visits and independent leisure activities.

Qualifications:

• Must be flexible in work schedule, working rotating holidays.
• Must enjoy working with the geriatric population and in a Nursing Home setting.
• Must be a team player and work well with others.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must be energetic, upbeat and have a positive attitude towards others.
• Must have the ability to organize and engage a small or large group of people catering to various needs (i.e. inter-generational, dementia)
• Must be able to lead and create a variety of activities.
• Must be willing to mentor and work with volunteers/interns.
• Previous recreation experience strongly preferred but not required (willing to train).

Job Type

1 - Full-time with benefits

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$17 to $18 an hour

1- Part-time with no benefits

Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$17 to $18 an hour