Recreation Aide Adult Day Care

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36‑acre campus in Commack, NY, the system includes the 460‑bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Fay J. Lindner Residences), the independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home‑care (LHCSA) agencies. The Adult Day Care Department is seeking a full‑time Therapeutic Recreation Aide who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for participants.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm with a possible weekend rotation.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Expertise in music (singing or playing an instrument) preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the dementia population and dealing with related behaviors.
• Able to recognize when a resident is in pain and take appropriate actions.
• Capable of complying with governmental accreditation, professional and facility standards and regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and document individualized intervention goals and plans that are registrant‑centered, based on assessment, and consistent with legal requirements and professional guidelines.
• Capable of accurate and appropriate medical chart documentation in accordance with governmental, regulatory, professional and facility standards under supervision of the TR Coordinator.
• Demonstrates appropriate leadership styles in planning, organizing, and conducting diversified recreation activities.
• Provides services based on the TR Service Model.
• Keeps accurate statistical reports of activities offered and level of participation for persons served.
• Effectively participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and documents on the plan of care under the supervision of the TR Therapist/Coordinator.
• Develops treatment plans according to capabilities and interests of persons served.
• Monitors, evaluates, and determines effectiveness of individualized treatment plans.
• Conveys information to the treatment team in a timely manner regarding persons served.
• Maintains knowledge of current TR trends, techniques, methods, issues and professional legal standards.
• Keeps bulletin boards up to date.
• Maintains current lists of registrants for special programs.
• Assists in the transportation of residents as appropriate.
• Works together, showing empathy, courteous communication and respect of others.
• Capable of transporting registrants to and from recreation areas.
• Actively shares knowledge, fosters and promotes dissemination of information as it relates to organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Wellness discounts.
• Dental Insurance through MetLife.
• Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed).
• Accrued holiday, personal, and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify.
• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care.
• Long‑term disability insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee).
• Life Insurance – value equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee).
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee).
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid‑Island YJCC, Plainview.
• Tax‑deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3 % contribution; employer contributes 4 % after one year of service (graded vesting).
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Sign‑on bonus for specified clinical positions.
• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions.
• Starbucks café on‑site.
• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing.
• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, system‑wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other themed staff events.
• Discounts and added value from outside corporations, including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits entertainment discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.