Nursing Home Activities Aide

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a full-time Activities Aide for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Utica, NY.

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:

Utica, NY

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ABOUT US:

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Oneida Center is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and the staff is to provide post-acute care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well–being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.