Activities Aide

Outcome HC; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC in New Jersey is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop and implement activities programs for Residents, tailoring plans to individual interests within a healthcare setting.

You will work directly with Residents on units without direct supervision, organize supplies, and set up program areas, while keeping attendance records.

Experience with geriatric populations and dementia care is preferred, and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college recreation therapy.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Dementia experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Some weekends required; professional appearance and positive attitude.

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 & 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

Professional appearance

Healthcare recreation experience

Geriatric population experience

Strong computer skills

Team player

Organizational & planning skills

Multi-tasking

Weekend availability

Dementia experience preferred

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