Activities Aide

The Palace Care Center; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Care Center in Maple Shade Township, NJ seeks an enthusiastic activities coordinator to lead engaging programs for residents in a healthcare setting. This role focuses on individual interests, coordinating with care teams, and supporting residents on unit floors.

Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential; experience with dementia care is a plus. The position may require some weekend shifts and collaboration with recreation staff to maintain activity schedules.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy; professional appearance.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college recreation therapy.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Some weekends required.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents focusing on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units with minimal 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 them to appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Team player

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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! Professional Appearance
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting 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