Activities Aide

Centers-Health-Car; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deptford Center is seeking an energetic Recreation Aide to implement activities programs for residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will work directly with residents on units, organizing supplies and assisting recreation specialists to set up program areas.

Responsibilities include recording attendance, aiding residents to locations, and following established emergency procedures. Some weekend work and geriatric experience are preferred, with strong computer skills essential.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy are a must.
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or college recreation therapy work.
• Previous experience with geriatric populations preferred.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Healthcare experience

Team player

Geriatric experience

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Attendance tracking software

Job description

Deptford Center is seeking energetic & passionate Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility.

DUTIES

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested
• Assist recreation specialists & set up program areas as needed
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Positive attitude and energy is a must!
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings or college work in recreation therapy
• Previous experience with Geriatric population preferred
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Some weekends required
• Dementia experience preferred