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The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Aide, part time, to join our team. The work hours is 11.25 hours and location is 120 West 106th Street, NY, NY 10025.

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Job Summary: Under supervision and direction of Department Director, the Therapeutic Recreation Aide assists in preparation and conducting of group programs, outings, and other activities.

Reports To: Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Transports residents/ patients to and from recreation activities.

· Assists with off-unit large group activities.

· Conducts planned activities according to designated schedule.

· Prepares materials for recreation programs.

· Completes attendance records.

· Completes mandatory in-service education via an on-line portal and in-person classes.

· Attends department specific in-service classes.

· Attends scheduled staff meetings.

· Delivers residents/ patients notices, flyers, invitations, and activity schedules.

· Prepares all required paperwork for resident activities, outings, and barbecues.

· Picks up refreshment orders.

· Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Skills and Competencies:

· Ability to conduct simple recreation programs that satisfy cognitive, physical, and social needs of residents/ patients.

· Ability to conduct simple recreation programs appropriate to people with dementia.

· Ability to conduct simple activities in accordance with program protocols.

· Ability to transport residents to and from programs.

· Ability to get along well with others.

· Ability to function as a team member.

· Ability to respond appropriately to people with behavioral symptoms.

Related Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to conduct simple recreation programs in accordance with age-appropriate capabilities and needs of the elderly and adult populations.

• Ability to conduct activities which relate to the leisure lifestyle and preferences of the adult/ elderly population.

Job Qualifications:

· Education- High School Diploma

· Training- 6-12 months prior experience as Recreation Aide

Physical Demands:

• Pushing wheelchairs.

• Pushing activity carts.

• Lifting equipment.

• Bending and setting up equipment for recreation activities.

• Opening/ closing/ moving tables/ chairs.

• Assist residents during outings.