Activity Aide

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ocean County, New Jersey, is hiring a full-time Activity Aide to lead residents in scheduled recreational activities, including singing, arts and crafts, movement, and painting.

You will assist with planning, promoting engagement, transport to activities, and coordinating with staff to deliver a compassionate, high-quality program that respects each resident's needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in music, arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics preferred.
• Ability to stand for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and promoting recreation based on individual needs and interests, and encourage participation.
• Visit bed-bound residents and provide recreation services.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar.
• Support volunteer programs, admissions assessments, and community interaction programs.
• Ensure residents receive high quality, compassionate service respecting individual needs and rights.
• Assist in transportation to and from activities.
• Help residents schedule and partake in FaceTime/WhatsApp/Zoom/Facebook video calls.

Skills

Music

Arts & crafts

Movement/exercise

Painting

Ceramics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jersey is seeking to hire a full - Time Activity Aide. This job entails leading residents in scheduled recreational activities, which include and are not limited to singing, dancing, arts and crafts and painting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement;
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them;
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs;
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights;
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities;
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be on your feet for long durations

ABOUT US:

We are dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

EOE-Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.