Activities Aide

Echelon Care and Rehab Center; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Same Day Pay

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Attendance Incentive Program

Weekly Thankful Thursday events

Job summary

Echelon Care and Rehab Center in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, seeks a Recreation Assistant to plan, organize and direct activity programs for residents, including sports, crafts and social recreation, with progress notes and reports on resident participation. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and compassionate care.

A high school diploma or equivalent plus regulatory certification is required; benefits include medical/dental/vision, a 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay,

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Craft ability

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

TB test

Education

High school diploma

Certification per regulatory agencies

Job description

Weekly “Thankful Thursday” Appreciation Events

RATE: $15.92

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Same Day Pay!!
• Monthly Employee Gift Giveaways
• Attendance Incentive Program
• Weekly “Thankful Thursday” Appreciation Events

About us:

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