What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant- Part time position at GLENDALE NURSING HOME?
Schenectady County's Glendale Nursing Home is seeking a Part Time Activities Assistant.
This is a great opportunity to start a career with the County working part time while still contributing to a pension.
The position involves the responsibility for assisting the Activities Director in executing the residents’ activity program. This position requires evening, weekends, and holiday availability.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Leads group activities such as bingo, crafts, music, and light exercise
- Assists in planning activities and maintain written records of the residents’ participation in group activities;
- Visits with residents on a one-to-one basis in activities such as crafts, games, or reading
- Helps wheel or walk residents to and from the activity room safely.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to work positively and productively with elderly and disabled persons; ability to prepare and maintain simple non-medical forms and reports; ability to follow oral and written instructions; Imagination, creativity, empathy, energy and a personal presence; ability to keep confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
AND:
(A) Six (6) months of experience in geriatric or therapeutic recreation; OR
(B) One (1) year of experience in a setting which shall have involved working in a care
support, activities, personal care, or recreation role with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or those with special needs; OR
(C) One (1) year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, working directly with residents.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Which of the following minimum requirement categories do you qualify for?
(A) Six (6) months of experience in geriatric or therapeutic recreation; OR
(B) One (1) year of experience in a setting which shall have involved working in a care support, activities, personal care, or recreation role with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or those with special needs; OR
(C) One (1) year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, working directly with residents.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21