Activities Aide

Deptford Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deptford Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will implement activities tailored to residents' interests and work directly on units with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include organizing supplies, assisting recreation specialists, maintaining attendance records, and helping residents move between locations while following emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy is a must.
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or recreation therapy college work.
• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and multi-task.

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

Healthcare activities experience

Team player

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

College coursework in recreation therapy

Geriatric population experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Deptford Center is seeking energetic & passionate Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility.

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!
• Experience with activities in a healthcare settings 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