Recreation Assistant

Job Description

Elevate Your Career. Join The Jefferson’s Ferry team!

Jefferson’s Ferry is a Life Plan community and a unique concept. It provides Independent Living and a comprehensive retirement living option for adults over the age of 62 by offering an Active Adult Community, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care and Memory Care, all centrally located on one campus.

Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community is seeking an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to lead group activities and provide 1:1 visits as needed to residents with varied cognitive abilities including dementia and document resident participation.

In this role, you will:

Support residents’ social, emotional and religious needs by maintaining a festive environment for including themed decorating, holiday themed attire; Plan and participate in special events
Maintain knowledge of current recreation trends, techniques and methods through attending in-services, and continuing education workshops.
Complete facility documentation in regard to Therapeutic Recreation following State and Federal guidelines as assigned.
Assure resident safety by following their prescribed orders including monitoring of oxygen tanks, dietary orders, behavior and physical changes.
Follow NYSDOH regulations and maintain a working knowledge of regulations.

Why work at Jefferson’s Ferry?

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid STD, LTD, Life insurance & AD&D
403 (B) with match
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits VIP/Health Advocate
Paid vacation and 11 holidays
On-Site employee dining

We require:

Graduate from or currently enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation or related program (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Science), preferred (current students welcome!)

OR

High School diploma, or equivalent, with at least one-year related experience and/or training.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

JEFFERSON’S FERRY IS THE 2023 BEST OF LONG ISLAND WINNER OF:

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
BEST NURSING HOME
BEST ASSISTED LIVING

Pay Rate: $18-$20 per hour

* Rates are based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Jefferson’s Ferry is a Life Plan Community and a unique concept. It provides Independent Living and a comprehensive retirement living option for adults over the age of 62 by offering an Active Adult Community, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care and Memory Care, all centrally located on one campus. 

Jefferson’s Ferry – We take the best care of our employees, as well! An EOE m/f/d/v