Student Activities Officer jobs in Schenectady, NY

Warren Center is seeking an energetic & passionate Activities Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Queensbury, NY. 

$1,000 Sign on Bonus!!!

Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

DUTIES:

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• A positive attitude and energy are a must!
• Must have flexible hours to work nights and weekends
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy
• Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Dementia experience preferred
• some evening and weekend availability required.

LOCATION:

Queensbury, NY

ABOUT US:

Warren Center is an eighty-bed skilled nursing facility located at 42 Gurney Lane. Our facility provides a wide spectrum of nursing care to the residents of Warren County. We provide short-term rehabilitation services to people who cannot immediately return to their homes because of an accident or illness. We also provide long-term care for individuals who are unable to care for themselves. We look at each person from an individual perspective. We then utilize a team approach working with the residents and their families to develop a unique plan of care to meet their needs. Warren Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V