Activities Assistant - (Oneonta, NY)

Category: Support Service Facility: A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Department: Nursing Home Schedule: with full health benefits Shift: Day shift Hours: 60 hrs biweekly Job Details: Job details: The activity assistant provides the highest level of customer service to the residents of A.O. Fox Nursing Home while implementing individual and group activities based on the specific needs and interest of the resident(s).Job Requirements:Education - High-school graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of NYS Certification for Activity Assistant.Background - Previous longterm care background desired.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Expertise to communicate effectively. Document details accurately. Expertise to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of people.Physical demands - Sit, Bend, Squat, Reach, Lift, Carry, Push, Pull ½ or more of the time. Weight lifted/force exerted – up to 35 pounds.Licenses/Certifications - NYS Activity Assistant Certification Preferred.