Activities Aide

Wynwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Department in planning and executing daily resident activities. You will help create a diverse calendar of events and ensure all programs run smoothly, with attention to individual resident needs and safety.

The role emphasizes respectful resident care, calendar maintenance, and volunteer recruitment. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is required,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; interest in art, music, or helping the elderly preferred.
• Associates degree or college credits in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running daily activities for residents.
• Plan and implement a diverse calendar of activity events.
• Provide considerate, respectful care focused on residents' individual needs.
• Maintain accuracy of calendars and participate in departmental meetings.
• Share responsibility for recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Set up and decorate activity spaces for safety and seasonal events.
• Care for facility pets as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Activity planning

Volunteer coordination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or related coursework

Job description

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.