RECREATION ASSISTANT AIDE

Job Details: Job Location: Gan Kavod, Inc. - New Hartford, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Position: Recreation Assistant Aide Responsible To: Activity and Behavior Specialist/Recreation Assistant Shift: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm  · Work Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Working with elderly, medically complex and frail individuals with intellectual disabilities· Delivery of person-centered groups and focus on individualized interests (physical, educational, cultural, life skills, hobbies, leisure activities, etc)· Motivate and encourage participation through choice and interaction and engagement.· Participate in individual program planning for each resident. Identify residents’ interests, hobbies, and valued inter-personal relationships and provide the necessary supplies for implementation of programs to support or expand those interests and hobbies.· Promote cooperation between houses and encourage joint activity efforts.· Maintain confidentiality of employee and resident related information in accordance with HIPPA/Hi-Tech requirements.· Perform duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards and in adherence with the facility’s applicable governing laws.· Perform any other related duties as assigned by Program Director, Assistant Program Director, or designee.Qualifications: · High-school diploma or equivalent required · Current driver's license Approved Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and ability to drive agency vehicles. · Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.