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Recreation Aide

Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Ghent, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

New Rate: ($16.75/hr)

We offer the Following:

  • Premium Compensation
  • Great Benefits Package
  • Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience Required:

General work experience preferred but not required; will train.

Essential Functions

  • Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from Recreation area, and awarding prizes.
  • Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
  • Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
  • Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
  • Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
  • Participate and guide individual, and/or group, re-motivation and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem and reality level of the residents.
  • Complete required documentation as directed in the resident’s medical record.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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