Part-Time Recreation Leader

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 Part-Time Recreation Leader

Salary $21-22/Hr

Part-Time Recreation Leader Job Description:

• Responsible for planning and leading 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
• Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment and supplies for recreation programs
• Ability to carry out group/independent recreation programs independently; including set up and clean up of activity
• Familiar with a variety of crafts and leisure time recreation and is able to teach these to the residents
• Coordinate planned recreation programs with the patient/resident schedule of other services
• Assist in reviewing the patient/residents recreation participation and revise the plan as necessary with the Activity Director or Assistant Activity Director
• Maintain daily individual resident attendance sheets in a timely manner
• Transport residents in wheelchair to/from activity programs daily
• Assist in developing a monthly calendar of events based on individual and group needs, interests and capabilities
• Assist in posting the monthly activity calendar accessible to the residents
• Completes assigned work in a timely manner
• Performs any other duties necessary as assigned
• Communicates with other personnel and other departments
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Activities Director

Part-Time Recreation Leader Specific Requirements:

• Must possess leadership ability, maturity, compassion and willingness to work harmoniously with staff
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and think outside the box
• Represents the organization professionally
• Maintains HIPPA privacy and confidentiality standards
• Participates in activities that require teamwork
• Available for scheduled weekend and evening programs
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to handle difficult residents
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be fully vaccinated

Part-Time Recreation Leader Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population

Part-Time Recreation Leader Schedule:

• Wednesdays – Saturdays
• 9:30am – 5:00pm
• Flexibility a plus

Job Type: Part-Time Union (1199 SEIU) w/ Benefits