Activity Aide

AristaCare Health Services; Green Brook Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental &

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Activity Aide for a Per Diem shift (9am-5pm) with every other weekend availability in Green Brook Township, NJ. You will help plan, implement, and evaluate activity programs to support residents’ social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of recreation experience in a geriatric or healthcare setting. LTC or memory care experience is a plus; competitive rates and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in recreation within a geriatric or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activity programs. Observe residents progress per assessment and care plan as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Creativity

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Activity Aide helps to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activity programs of the facility. Observe residents progress, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
Shift Available: Per Diem 9am-5pm / Every other Weekend

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in recreation within a geriatric or healthcare setting.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and facility staff.
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Patience and empathy
• Creativity and initiative
• Comfortable working with elderly, sick, or individuals with special needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift equipment for extended periods
• Flexible availability preferred
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Memory Care is a plus

We are proud to offer

• Competitive rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off

AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare — not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.

More about us at: www.aristacare.com