Recreation Aid / Clerical Secretary - Richmond Center

About the role

Centers Adult Day Care is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Aide for our Richmond Center facility in Staten Island, NY. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with the elderly and performing clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff with the implementation of activities and programs for Residents, focusing on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units
• Assist the Recreation Director with setting up, implementing, and cleaning up programs as needed
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities
• Assist residents to program locations and return them to appropriate units
• Collaborate with the Recreation Director to create or modify the recreation calendar and coordinate with outside parties to implement recreational activities
• Distribute calendars
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures
• Event and party planning
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Positive attitude and energy
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Knowledge of APIE (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluating) programs (preferred)
• Previous experience with the geriatric population preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Proficient computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task