Activity Aid

Plaza Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Aide to join our Activities Department and enhance residents’ quality of life through engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic activities. The role involves planning, organizing, and leading activities in a warm, supportive environment.

You will help plan daily, weekly, and monthly programs, encourage participation, and work with nursing, social work, and therapy teams to tailor activities to individual needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in healthcare, senior living, or recreational setting preferred.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine interest in working with the elderly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
• Must be able to lift, push, or move equipment and assist residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Lead or assist with games, music, arts & crafts, exercise, religious services, and special events.
• Escort residents to and from activity areas when needed.
• Help decorate and set up for programs, holidays, and special occasions.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and help promote emotional well-being.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation of resident participation.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of residents.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, social work, and therapy departments.
• Monitor resident safety during activities and report any concerns to appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Creativity

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

lizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activity Aide to join our Activities Department. The Activity Aide plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by planning, organizing, and leading engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic activities in a warm and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs

• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities

• Lead or assist with games, music, arts & crafts, exercise, religious services, and special events

• Escort residents to and from activity areas when needed

• Help decorate and set up for programs, holidays, and special occasions

• Develop positive relationships with residents and help promote emotional well-being

• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation of resident participation

• Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of residents

• Work collaboratively with nursing, social work, and therapy departments

• Monitor resident safety during activities and report any concerns to appropriate staff

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous experience in a healthcare, senior living, or recreational setting preferred

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in working with the elderly

• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

• Must be able to lift, push, or move equipment and assist residents as needed