Activities Leader

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Full-Time Activity Leader for our Memory Care unit. This is a Full-Time day shift position with alternating weekends.

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residents and employees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broeck!

We are located at 1 Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, NY 12249!

Life is all about choices…why choose to work at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

• Ever had an employer help you buy a house? We will give you a $5,000 loan to put towards your home purchase. The best part is, you can WORK IT OFF, instead of paying it off!

• 401K with 50% employer match! C’mon who DOES that anymore? WE DO!

• Now offering on-site childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years!

• Generous nursing referral bonuses up to $2500!

• Strong TEAM environment that Fosters Professional Growth

• Employee Discount Program

• Comprehensive benefits plan to include, health, dental and vision insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Daily Pay

We want to hear from YOU! APPLY NOW!

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in providing recreational and other activities as per the individualized activity interests and multidisciplinary care plan.

• Leads or facilitates various activity groups. (i.e.: religious services, physical ad cognitive games, arts and crafts, gardening, grooming etc.

• Communicates with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments.

• Completes Activities section of MDS forms as scheduled.

• Regularly assess the social and emotional needs of the residents with the Director and set appropriate goals for meeting those needs within the overall plan of care.

• Helps in keeping activity materials organized.

• Helps decorate the facility with seasonal decorations.

• Gives input on monthly activity calendars, and hangs them on appropriate units.

• Works with the interdisciplinary team, attending various weekly care plan meetings.

• Reports all cases of alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect or abuse, including injuries of unknown sources.

• Assist with transportation, if needed, to and from activities.

• Assist resident to participate in individual activities of choice; i.e.: set up of equipment, positioning assistance, providing sufficient lighting and space.

• Inform residents of various activities available to them even when Activities staff are not available.

• Assures safety of residents at all times.

• Other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Transporting residents to and from in -house activities and accompanying residents to and from community programs.

• Position requires movement throughout the entire building.

• Pushes 225 lbs. in a wheelchair, recliner, or Geri - chair.

• Leading appropriate exercise classes (Pushing, bending, stretching)