Activities Aide

Company: Oneida Center
Location: Utica
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Oneida Center - Nursing Home Activities Aide
Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -is seeking a full-time -Activities Aide -for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Utica, NY.
DUTIES:

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• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests
  
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision
  
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
  
• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed
  
• Keep daily attendance and document residents' participation in activities
  
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units
  
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
  
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  • A positive attitude and energy are a must!
    
  • Must have flexible hours to work nights and weekends
    
  • Experience -with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy
    
  • Previous experience with a geriatric population preferred
    
  • Strong computer skills necessary
    
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
    
  • Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
    
  • Dementia experience preferred
    
  • Some evening and weekend availability required
    
    LOCATION:
    Utica, NY
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    ABOUT US:
    Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Oneida Center is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and the staff is to provide post-acute care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well-being, individuality, and independence. -Oneida Center -is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. -
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