The Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation is a state of the art 162- bed facility that is team-oriented and thrives on making our residents comfortable and happy!

Currently we seek are seeking a Per Diem Recreation Leader to join our Recreation team!

Salary $21-22/Hr

Job Description:

• Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment and supplies for recreation programs
• Responsible for planning and conducting interesting large/small group programs that meet the needs of the adult, geriatric and dementia population (social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive) as well as age-specific
• Will utilize the latest techniques and methodologies in programming and assist in contributing ideas to program calendar
• Facilitate independent activities for residents as needed
• Monitor inventory of activity supplies needed to carry out programs
• Transport residents to and from activity programs daily
• Daily documentation of program attendance in timely manner
• Encourage residents to attend activity programs to improve their quality of life
• Assist in planning special events
• Follow protocol, policies and procedures
• Maintains HIPAA privacy, security & confidentiality standards.
• Represents the organization professionally
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, personnel and visitors
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Activities Director

Specific Requirements:

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and think outside the box

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public

• Must possess leadership ability, maturity, compassion and willingness to work harmoniously with staff
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to handle difficult residents
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be fully vacinated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• At least 1-2 years previous experience working in recreation geared to the elderly population

Schedule:

• Weekdays / Weekends as needed
• Flexibility a plus
• 9-5PM