Recreation Aide- Per Diem

About the job

Job Description

Performs a variety of duties involved in carrying out recreational programs in assigned areas.

Job Responsibility

1.Assists in the coordination of individualized/group recreation therapy programs.

2.Provides program support and assistance for the department.

3.Documents residents’ program attendance in Daily Attendance Records and provides information for other departmental record keeping.

4.Ensures the proper storage of recreational supplies as appropriate.

5.Transports residents to and from recreational areas.

6.Assists in decorating and cleaning for special events.

•Prepares and distributes invitations and monthly calendars, etc. to interested persons.

•Runs errands as required.

•Prepares displays, such as bulletin boards and presentations.

7.Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

•High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

•Appropriate New York State Driver’s License may be required, where applicable.

•Prior patient care experience, preferred.

•Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skills, required

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 201835
• Job Category: Recreational Therapy
• Posting Date: 2026-10-15
• Locations: 900 Franklin Ave, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, US ()
• Minimum Salary/Range:* 26.7790
• Maximum Salary/Range:* 28.4696
• Shift: Variable
• Shift Begin Time: 8:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 4:00 PM
• Schedule: Per Diem