Activities Aide 9am to 5pm | Nursing Home

Rehabriversedge; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Full Time

Part Time

Per Diem

Job summary

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities/Recreation Aide to assist in planning and directing activity programs for residents. The Recreation Assistant supports social and recreational activities, prepares reports on residents’ progress, and helps create a warm, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating group and individual activities, assisting with religious programs, documenting participation, and supporting staff with calendars and

Qualifications

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

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

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Craft abilities

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

TB test clearance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certification per regulatory agencies

English proficiency

Job description

Activities/ Recreation Aide

RATE: $12 - $14 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

About Us

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is redefining what a nursing facility can be. We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with a commitment to exceptional clinical care, creating an environment where residents receive personalized attention, and employees have the support they need to excel.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, accessible leadership, and professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. We believe in providing the resources, staffing support, and recognition our team deserves, because great care starts with a great workplace.

Whether it’s a weekly Thankful Thursday, monthly staff giveaways, or simply leaders who show up and help, we work hard to ensure our employees feel valued every day.

Join a team where your contributions are appreciated, and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

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.