What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Leader (Per Diem) position at Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing...?
The Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation is a state of the art 162- bed facility that is team-oriented and thrives on making our residents comfortable and happy!
Currently we seek are seeking a Per Diem Recreation Leader to join our Recreation team!
Salary $21-22/Hr
Job Description:
- Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment and supplies for recreation programs
- Responsible for planning and conducting interesting large/small group programs that meet the needs of the adult, geriatric and dementia population (social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive) as well as age-specific
- Will utilize the latest techniques and methodologies in programming and assist in contributing ideas to program calendar
- Facilitate independent activities for residents as needed
- Monitor inventory of activity supplies needed to carry out programs
- Transport residents to and from activity programs daily
- Daily documentation of program attendance in timely manner
- Encourage residents to attend activity programs to improve their quality of life
- Assist in planning special events
- Follow protocol, policies and procedures
- Maintains HIPAA privacy, security & confidentiality standards.
- Represents the organization professionally
- Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel and visitors
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Activities Director
Specific Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and think outside the box
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public
- Must possess leadership ability, maturity, compassion and willingness to work harmoniously with staff
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to handle difficult residents
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be fully vacinated
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- At least 1-2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population
Schedule:
- Weekdays / Weekends as needed
- Flexibility a plus
- 9-5 / 12-8 coverage
Job Type: Per Diem- (not a full time job. you get called as needed.)
Salary : $21 - $22
