The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Aide, part time, to join our team. The work hours is 11.25 hours and location is 120 West 106th Street, NY, NY 10025. The work schedule is preferably Thursdays and Fridays. Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide Job Summary: Under supervision and direction of Department Director, the Therapeutic Recreation Aide assists in preparation and conducting of group programs, outings, and other activities. Reports To: Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life Duties and Responsibilities: · Transports residents/ patients to and from recreation activities. · Assists with off-unit large group activities. · Conducts planned activities according to designated schedule. · Prepares materials for recreation programs. · Completes attendance records. · Completes mandatory in-service education via an on-line portal and in-person classes. · Attends department specific in-service classes. · Attends scheduled staff meetings. · Delivers residents/ patients notices, flyers, invitations, and activity schedules. · Prepares all required paperwork for resident activities, outings, and barbecues. · Picks up refreshment orders. · Other duties as assigned. Specialized Skills and Competencies: · Ability to conduct simple recreation programs that satisfy cognitive, physical, and social needs of residents/ patients. · Ability to conduct simple recreation programs appropriate to people with dementia. · Ability to conduct simple activities in accordance with program protocols. · Ability to transport residents to and from programs. · Ability to get along well with others. · Ability to function as a team member. · Ability to respond appropriately to people with behavioral symptoms. Related Skills and Competencies: + Ability to conduct simple recreation programs in accordance with age-appropriate capabilities and needs of the elderly and adult populations. + Ability to conduct activities which relate to the leisure lifestyle and preferences of the adult/ elderly population. Job Qualifications: · Education- High School Diploma · Training- 6-12 months prior experience as Recreation Aide Physical Demands: + Pushing wheelchairs. + Pushing activity carts. + Lifting equipment. + Bending and setting up equipment for recreation activities. + Opening/ closing/ moving tables/ chairs. + Assist residents during outings.