Recreation Aide

At The Villa at Stamford, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through engaging and meaningful recreational actives. Our Team is committed to creating a warm and supportive environment where seniors can thrive.

Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic recreation aid to support our recreation team in planning and implementing recreational programs that meet physical, social and emotional, and cognitive needs for our residents.

Union position 1199

Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday / 30 hours weekly

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, organization, and execution of diverse recreational programs tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure activities are inclusive and accessible for all residents.
• Assess residents’ needs and preferences to create personalized activity plans.
• Maintain participation logs for programs
• Foster relationships with residents and their families to encourage participation and feedback.
• Coordinate special events, outings, and community engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in all recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and program evaluation.
• Participate in educational programs and in-services as mandated
• Understands and follows universal precautions an MSDS books
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a recreational or therapeutic setting, preferably in long-term care.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for working with seniors and enhancing their quality of life.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations related to recreational activities.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits package
• 401k (enrollment after 90 days)
• PTO package
• Comprehensive Training
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.