Recreation Aide I

  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, New York
  • Full Time

Job Title: Recreation Aide

Department: Therapies

Location: Unity Living Center

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY:

Provision of recreation services in accordance with residents wishes and needs and program standards, taking place inside and outside the facility. Programming for activities both inside and outside the facility includes planning, preparation and clean-up of activity areas, equipment and supplies, communication with all other disciplines, inviting and escorting residents, leading groups, 1:1 services to residents and documentation of participation in computer.

This position allows the aide to use their creativity and support resident's in finding their purpose, support their emotional and social needs and provide quality independent and group activities while working with the community in providing activities such as volunteers and outings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads or co-leads therapeutic recreation programs according to monthly calendar and staffing schedule. Programs include inside and outside the facility activities.

  • Assists with/formulates monthly recreation calendar, offering programs in accordance with resident needs and interests

  • Performs daily/weekly/monthly duties of: Newspaper, birthday, calendar deliveries, department spaces and equipment set up/clean up, Etc.

  • Purchases, maintains and gathers equipment and supplies.

  • Trains and supervises students and volunteers as appropriate.

  • Communicates with residents, staff, volunteers and family members.

  • Loading and unloading residents on and off facility bus.

  • Participates fully as a team member in departmental meetings, meetings relevant to resident care and other meetings as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma required.

  • Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

  • Ability to lead groups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree with a major in Therapeutic Recreation or Human Services is preferred

  • Experience in the field of geriatrics or activity programming is preferred, however, will consider a new graduate.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$15.80 - $15.80

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14611

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employees Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Job ID: 478288572
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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