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Overview
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Implements daily recreation program for the residents of assigned units under the guidance of the department head.
- Assists in the preparation for programs; encourages residents’ participation and assists in transportation of residents to these programs.
- Complete written documentation including attendance records and progress notes.
- Provides data to department head and recreation specialist.
- Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for use in recreational activities.
Salary: $16.51 per hour
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in activities/recreation
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- AA Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- 6/7/24
Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Recreation, assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive recreation program for residents in accordance with residents' needs and rules of regulatory body.
Flexible hours required, including availability for weekends.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an assessment with each resident to identify residents’ needs, interests and skills for an individualized program plan.
- Develop and implement services including group programs and one to one interventions for each resident of assigned unit within the context of the resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan
- Maintain documentation such as assessments, progress notes, MDS, care plans and daily charting.
- Assist Director in evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of recreational interventions in relation to resident’s needs
- Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and ensure that recreation plan conforms to overall interdisciplinary Care Plan.
- Provide direction to the nursing staff in providing with physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure and social interventions to residents.
- Assist in development and maintenance of department quality assurance program.
- Assist Director in education and direction of Recreation Leaders.
- Supervise/ direct of assigned volunteers.
- Maintains adequate amount of supplies and equipment.
- In the absence of the Director, is responsible to the Senior Recreation Specialist for the daily operation of the department.
- Participates in staff development program including attendance at mandatory education program.
- Complies with guidelines of the HAZCOM program
- Participates, as assigned, in Nursing Home Committees.
- In the spirit of cooperation and in response to resident needs, it may be necessary to perform other related duties as requested and unrelated duties in case of emergency.
Hourly Rate: $21.00
Qualifications
Education RequirementsA.A. degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field with experience in institutional or community programs.
Experience Requirements
One or more years experience working with specialized population or institutional or community programs.
Dementia experience REQUIRED.
Previous experience in Therapeutic Recreation inactivities or closely related field is desirable. CPR certification, a plus.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- 6/7/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and supervises guest recreation activities and recreation areas. Promotes guest participation in House Activities and socializations amongst fellow guests to maximize guest enjoyment during their visit to Mohonk Mountain House and its environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Lead activities to ensure social interaction amongst the guests and to ensure a happy and safe environment.
•Use a PC to process payment and implementation of data into a software program
•Prepare materials and supplies for each activity.
•Program and plan activities for any time of the year.
•Participate in the planning and execution of special events (4th of July, Barnival, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and President’s Week)
•Demonstrate patience with children (age 2-17) and adults.
•Supervise up to 12 children per activity.
•Lead Arts and Crafts classes.
•Participate in the planning and execution of special events and holidays.
•Lead hikes, rock scrambles, snowshoe walks, and XC ski tours up to 5 miles.
•Lead snow tubing.
•Lead guests on a daily guided mountain bike ride up to 8 miles.
•Run sport tournaments and games. (Softball, croquet, volleyball, putting & etc.)
•Handle adversity, change and emergency situations calmly and with a level head.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Rock scramble safely and negotiate and maneuver between tight spaces.
•Speak clearly to groups of 1-30 people.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Identify safety hazards and inspect the work of others by sight, sound, and/or smell. Ensure hazards are corrected.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear oral/auditory directions, instructions or warnings and give same warnings to others.
•Manipulate personal floatation devices (PFDs) and Shepard’s crook.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Manipulate sports equipment.
•Memorize a history tour of the grounds, trails, and story of Mohonk and the Smiley Family.
•Creative mind with a good imagination.
•Demonstrate good disciplinary and interpersonal skills.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Work the areas of Activities on a regular basis, such as: Wheelworks Bike Shop, Boat Dock, Information Summerhouse, Tennis, Campfires, and special events. (See individual job descriptions)
•Demonstrate comfortableness with lake ecology such as: inability to see the bottom of 60’ deep, snakes, frogs, turtles, and fish in size of approximately 11-20 inches.
•Work flexible or changing days and hours; including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasionally up to 14 hours per shift.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 10 miles per day.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet/yards.
•Present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Mohonk Mountain House Dress and Grooming Standards.
•Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of nature and the outdoors
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience or potential in a people-oriented job or potential for success in a people-oriented job preferred.
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•CPR/First Aid certification strongly preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Part Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/16/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase guest satisfaction by providing high quality house entertainment and events that cover a variety of activities for wide range of ages and time slots. Be instrumental in the leadership, organization, and arrangements for the following programs; July 4th Celebration, Halloween Haunts and Happenings, Thanksgiving Celebration, Victorian Holidays, Christmas & Christmas Eve Celebration, New Year’s Celebration, Presidents Weekend, Winter Break, Easter Weekend, Spring Break, Mother’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and Summer Season Lakeside Lawn Parties. Be a creative leader, encourage continued improvement in these events and entertainment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Research and contract with musicians/bands, variety acts, lecturers, Kids’ Club entertainment and other special programming.
- Evaluate and maintain relationships with existing performers.
- Negotiate and create entertainer contracts.
- Create BE0’s, purchase orders, and check requests for each performance.
- Track additional compensation for performers (room and meal pass compensation).
- Create and maintain Entertainment budget for fiscal year.
- Work closely with Senior Theme Programs Manager, Theme Programs Manager, and Director of Recreation and Entertainment on budget and schedule of performances.
- Work collaboratively with Theme Programs Department to prevent overlaps in entertainment and to fill in gaps in schedule.
- Schedule and supervise Parlor Door Attendants with Theme Programs Department.
- Duties may be heavier during some weeks and may require additional coverage and assistance (Parlor Door attendants).
- Work closely with Conference Services to oversee entertainment sound checks and performance setups.
- Create in-house signage for programs.
- Create Schedule of Events documents during Holiday periods for Marketing.
- Review and proofread entertainment offerings on website, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Lead and or participate in daily shift briefings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Windows-based operating systems such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
- Learn and demonstrate proficiency with other software programs including Canva, MICROS OPERA, Reservation Assistant, Salesforce, WordPress, and Adaco.
- Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business and provide optimal oversight of entertainment.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Speak and demonstrate comfort when interacting with/talking to audiences/groups.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Lift up to 25 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 50 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Event Planning.
- Proven work history in the Recreation field or Hospitality industry with at least 2 years’ experience in supervisory or management positions, preferably in a resort setting.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 6/11/24