Activity Aide — Flexible Scheduling & Competitive Pay

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Wedgewood Garden Care Center in Freehold, NJ is seeking an Activity Aide to support the Activities Director in leading social, recreational, and therapeutic programs for residents in long-term care, assisted living, or adult day facilities.

The role involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with resident transport, preparing event spaces, logging attendance, and communicating changes to nursing staff, with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtain during onboarding.
• Driver's license with clean record preferred for transport/outings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily group activities (arts and crafts, bingo, music, exercise, trivia) and conduct 1-on-1 bedside visits for room-bound residents.
• Safely assist residents to and from activity areas, events, and community outings.
• Set up rooms, prepare supplies, and clean spaces before and after scheduled activities.
• Log resident attendance/participation and report changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive status to nursing staff.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Computer skills

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Wedgewood Garden Care Center in Freehold, NJ is seeking an Activity Aide to support the Activities Director in leading social, recreational, and therapeutic programs for residents in long-term care, assisted living, or adult day facilities.

The role involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with resident transport, preparing event spaces, logging attendance, and communicating changes to nursing staff, with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.