Activities Aide

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Manchester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center in Ocean County, New Jersey has an immediate opening for a part-time Activity Aide to lead residents in scheduled recreational activities, including singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and painting.

You will assist in planning, promoting, and delivering recreation services, support transportation to activities, and help coordinate communication with residents via video calls, all within a warm, caring setting that values each individual's needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated skills in music, arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and promoting recreation based on residents' needs and interests, encouraging participation.
• Visit bed-bound residents and provide appropriate recreation services.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar.
• Assist with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Assist residents with FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls.

Skills

Music skills

Arts & crafts

Movement/exercise

Ceramics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center, a skilled nursing facilitylocated in Ocean County, New Jersey hasan immediate opening for an enthusiastic and energetic part-time Activity Aides. This job entails leading residents in scheduled recreational activities, which include and is not limited to singing, dancing, arts and crafts and painting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement;
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them;
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs;
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights;
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities;
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for long durations

ABOUT US:

We are dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

EOE-Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.