Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Syracuse, NY

Job details

Pay

From $14.00 per hour

Job type

· Full-time

Number of openings for this position

· 1

Schedule

· Weekend availability

· 4 hour shift

· 8 hour shift

Benefits

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Dental insurance

· 401(k)

· Vision insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Health savings account

· Professional development assistance

Job description

Presently accepting applications for a Full Time Activity Leader to work with residents in our long-term healthcare facility to enhance their quality of life by creating and providing multiple recreational activities

The Activity Leader job duties will include:

· Learning new residents' leisure time interest needs and planning, and organizing and implementing recreational programs to meet the residents’ needs.

· Facilitating programing with other departments.

· Engaging residents in participating in group activities, and individual recreational activities, daily.

· Assisting with transporting residents to activities

· Documenting resident participation levels, and resident interests.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, every other weekend, and occasional holidays

· Must have good creative abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and computer skills

Must be comfortable independently initiating and leading elders in music and exercise programs.

Desired traits and skills: Enthusiasm and positive attitude, high emotional intelligence, reliability, punctuality and time management skills. Ability to motivate others and lead by example, interact with residents with dementia and lead kinesthetic activities.

Iroquois offers competitive salary, excellent job benefits including: low cost family health insurance, 401k with company match, free parking, vacation time off, paid sick time, paid personal leave time off, and more.

Iroquois Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time