Activities Aide

Apploi; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay!!

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Job summary

King Manor seeks an Activities/ Recreation Aide to support planning and directing activity programs for residents in a compassionate, team-oriented setting. The role involves coordinating recreational activities, documenting progress, and promoting social interaction within the community.

The candidate should have a high school degree or equivalent and regulatory certifications as required. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this full-time position

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on residents' needs and interests.
• Encourages social communication through group recreation.
• Provides programs of sensory training and re-socialization on group or individual basis.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists with resident council activities and recreation calendar.
• Documents attendance and participation in programs; maintains related notes.

Skills

Effective communicator

Well-developed organizational Abil

Craft ability

Record keeping

Interacts with residents and families

TB test verification

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certification per regulatory agencies

Job description

Activities/ Recreation Aide

RATE: $15.50 Per Hour

Schedule:

Full-Time hours including every other weekend shifts

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a Friend Bonus!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

About us:

King Manor is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing and. directing activity programs for residents. Recreation may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games and arts and crafts in accord with resident’s needs. The Recreation Assistant prepares reports on the residents’ progress as may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABLITIES:

• 1 Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
• 2 Encourages social communication through group recreation;
• 3 Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
• 4 Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
• 5 Assists residents with leisure recreation;
• 6 Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;
• 7 Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• 8 Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;
• 9 Attends appropriate in-service training programs;
• 10 Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;
• 11 Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;
• 12 Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;
• 13 Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs;
• 14 Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;
• 15 Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;
• 16 Facilitates community interaction programs;
• 17 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• 18 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 High school degree or equivalent;
• 2 Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• 3 Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
• 2 Well-developed organizational abilities.
• 3 Some craft ability/knowledge.
• 4 Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.
• 5 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• 6 Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.