Since 1972, Sunnyside Care Center has been a trusted part of our community. Providing Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, our dedicated and seasoned team remain focused on the principles of safety, kindness and compassion. It is our privilege to foster an environment, where individuality and dignity are preserved, appreciated and honored.
Sunnyside Care Center is actively looking for an activities aide to join our activities team. As an activities aide, you will be responsible to help engage and support our activities department by carrying out daily activities and documenting on resident engagement and participation. The activities aide plays a key role in creating a positive patient experience. In this role, you will assume assist the activities director with the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident activities on the units to help facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality care and to manage the environment in which care is given.
The activities aide will also assist the team in maintaining high standards of patient safety, privacy, care and cleanliness. Previous experience in a medical setting and as a activities aide is required for this position.
DUTIES:
Implement and complete activities programs for Residents; focus on individual preferences
Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision
Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
Assist activities director & 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
Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities
REQUIREMENTS:
A positive attitude and energy are a must!
CNA license is encouraged but not required
Experience with activities in a healthcare setting a plus
Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
Strong computer skills necessary
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Must have current/valid NYS Driver's License
Evening, Weekend and Holiday availability a must
Job Type: Part-time and Full-time
Pay: $16.32 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
