Recreation & Leisure Assistant- Long Term Care (Per Diem, Hours Vary)

SUMMARY

As a Recreation & Leisure Assistant, your organizational skills, customer service and demonstrated compassion allows you to plan and implement meaningful activities for all residents.

JOB: Recreation & Leisure Assistant

LOCATION : Edna Tina Wilson Living Center 700 Island Cottage Road

Rochester, NY 14612

DEPARTMENT: Physical Medicine

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday- Hours vary and weekends are required (every other weekend)

ATTRIBUTES

• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• •Kind and patient focused
• •Exceptional planning and management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Planning & Implementation. Implement group programs and structured individual activities; respond to resident requests; communicate with residents, families, coordinator staff and volunteers
• •Transportation. Assist with transportation of residents to and from activities
• •General Assistance. Appropriately prepare for scheduled activities, including coordination of proper supplies and equipment; log daily activities

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$16.00 - $16.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

• 14612
• The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.