Activities Leader

Activity Leader for Memory Care UnitTen Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Full-Time Activity Leader for our Memory Care unit. This is a Full-Time day shift position with alternating weekends.Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residents and employees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broeck!We are located at 1 Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, NY 12249!Life is all about choices…why choose to work at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?Ever had an employer help you buy a house? We will give you a $5,000 loan to put towards your home purchase. The best part is, you can WORK IT OFF, instead of paying it off!401K with 50% employer match! C'mon who DOES that anymore? WE DO!Now offering on-site childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years!Generous nursing referral bonuses up to $2500!Strong TEAM environment that Fosters Professional GrowthEmployee Discount ProgramComprehensive benefits plan to include, health, dental and vision insuranceTuition reimbursementDaily PayPay Rate: $16.00/hourWe want to hear from YOU! APPLY NOW!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists in providing recreational and other activities as per the individualized activity interests and multidisciplinary care plan.Leads or facilitates various activity groups. (i.e.: religious services, physical ad cognitive games, arts and crafts, gardening, grooming etc.Communicates with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments.Completes Activities section of MDS forms as scheduled.Regularly assess the social and emotional needs of the residents with the Director and set appropriate goals for meeting those needs within the overall plan of care.Helps in keeping activity materials organized.Helps decorate the facility with seasonal decorations.Gives input on monthly activity calendars, and hangs them on appropriate units.Works with the interdisciplinary team, attending various weekly care plan meetings.Reports all cases of alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect or abuse, including injuries of unknown sources.Assist with transportation, if needed, to and from activities.Assist resident to participate in individual activities of choice; i.e.: set up of equipment, positioning assistance, providing sufficient lighting and space.Inform residents of various activities available to them even when Activities staff are not available.Assures safety of residents at all times.Other duties as requested.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Transporting residents to and from in-house activities and accompanying residents to and from community programs.Position requires movement throughout the entire building.Pushes 225 lbs. in a wheelchair, recliner, or Geri - chair.Leading appropriate exercise classes (Pushing, bending, stretching)