Activities Aide

Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Department and help plan and run the residents' daily activity calendar. The role emphasizes respectful, person-centered care and creative event setup to boost engagement and well-being.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, decorating spaces for seasons and events, guiding volunteers, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associates degree or college credits in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Healthcare facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents’ individual needs.
• Affirms the resident’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Responsible for the care of facility pets.
• Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.
• Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

Skills

Healthcare facility experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or college credits in related field

Job description

Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -

Provides assistance and support to the Activities Department in running daily activities for the residents. Helps plan and implement a diverse calendar of activity events.

[ Responsibilities ]

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents’ individual needs.
• Affirms the resident’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Responsible for the care of facility pets.
• Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.
• Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

[ Qualifications ]

• Education: High school diploma or GED with strong interest and/or ability in art, music, or helping the elderly required. Prefer Associates degree or possess college credits in a related field.
• Work Experience: Experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.