Activities Aide

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- '謝

Job summary

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in New Jersey, seeks an Activities/ Recreation Aide to support resident programs and report on participation. The role involves planning, promoting, and delivering a range of activities aligned with resident needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, facilitating social interaction, maintaining records, and assisting with religious and leisure activities to enhance resident well‑being. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities.
• Some craft ability/knowledge.
• Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.
• Ability to positively interact with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Craft abilities

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

TB test clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as required by regulatory agencies

Job description

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Activities/ Recreation Aide

RATE: $15.92 Per Hour

Schedule Options:

9am to 5pm

4pm to 11pm

BENEFITS:

• Same day pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "Thankful Thursday

About us:

Belle Care Center 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.