Full Time Adult Day Program/Recreation Assistant - Longview : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Job Announcement: Come join the Longview Team as a Full-time Recreation and Adult Day Program Assistant, where legacy meets innovation and where staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community. Longview is a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaging living by providing independent, assisted, enhanced assisted living, and adult day facilities uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. The unique value we bring people is fostering belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through comprehensive continuum of care by ensuring living well together . Longview serves people from ages 3-100+ and is committed to the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability. JOB SUMMARY The Recreation Assistant performs a wide variety of duties associated with meeting the needs of the Longview Residents to enhance and/or maintain an overall quality of life through cognitive, social and physical programming. The position requires knowledge of leadership, group dynamics and therapeutic recreation skills. This person should have an understanding of the needs and interests of older individuals and motivation factors. Includes the preparation and leadership of recreation programs, assisting with the training of volunteers and managerial needs of the department. Under the general supervision of the Adult Day Program Coordinator, the Adult Day Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with program activities, supervising participants, and seeing their personal needs are met as required. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, prepares for, and implements recreational and adult day programming and special events at Longview.

Assists the recreation director with the training and supervision of volunteers, work study and interns.

Ensures that residents are informed of recreation programs and assists residents in getting to and from programs.

Conducts an inventory of supplies and submits purchase requisitions to supervisors.

Help prepare, print and distribute copies of monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents and tenants.

Become fully conversant with audio/visual equipment.

Organizes groups and drives the Longview vehicles from community-based programming. Must pass a driving test in the Longview vehicles.

Assists in coordinating entertainment and supplies for special events.

Sets up and operates equipment, leads games, discussions, conducts/leads exercise class and engages in one-to-one interaction with participants.

Works closely with volunteers assigned to assist with specific duties.

Assists with serving meals and snacks and keeps areas in clean, orderly condition.

Monitors changes in participant's physical or mental status and immediately conveys these to coordinator, and/or family members and if necessary emergency responders.

Assists coordinator with maintaining records system in accordance with NYS DOH regulations, Longview policies and procedures, processing admissions and discharge procedures, develops a plan of care and updates as needs change, plans and carries out daily scheduled programs.

Must be available evenings and weekends for special events.

BENEFITS: Free Ithaca College credits, limited supply, first come first serve Free access to the Ithaca College's pool, fitness facilities, and library Dental, health, and vision insurance for employee and family coverage available Health saving account Paid sick, vacation and holiday time off Life insurance Tax-deferred retirement savings plan and SEP-IRA Pension Plan Employee Assistance Program Longevity bonuses PAY: $18.45 to 20.45 per hour SCHEDULE: 8:00 am until 4:30pm or 8:30 until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. DEI statement: Longview is committed to providing jobs for all types and sizes, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred two-year college degree in field of human services, gerontology or health care, or two-years' experience working with older adults.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Knowledge of leadership, group dynamics, and therapeutic recreation skills
• Knowledge of the needs, interests, health problems, abilities, motivations, attitudes and needs of aging population.
• Friendly, kind and person-centered.
• Strong ability to multi-task with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, multitask and work independently or with group.
• Valid Driver's License