Activities Aide

Talentify; 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 is seeking an Activities/Recreation Aide to plan, organize and direct activity programs for residents. The Recreation Assistant prepares progress reports and supports a range of social, arts and crafts activities in line with resident needs.

The role is full-time with every other weekend shifts and offers medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, holiday pay, PTO, overtime, same day pay, and a referral bonus. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification per 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, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists residents with leisure recreation.
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides recreation services.
• Maintains recreation calendar and monthly newsletter; supports daily radio program.
• Documents resident attendance and participation; assists with progress notes.
• Attends in-service training programs.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for the recreation department.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Recreation Director.
• Assists with volunteer program setup and appreciation.
• Assists in transporting residents to/from recreation programs.
• Assists with admission assessments and care plans.
• Assists with resident council activities and outcomes.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.
• Ensures residents and families receive high quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational abilities

Craft ability/knowledge

Record keeping/documentation

Interpersonal skills

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.