Activity Aide Weekends Available

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Weekly events

Job summary

Alps Rehab at Wayne is seeking an Activities Aide to assist in planning and directing resident activity programs and events. The role covers 2 days per week with every other weekend required, and offers benefits such as life, disability, 401K, and PTO.

Rate ranges from $15.92 to $16.00 per hour depending on experience. The Recreation Assistant works under the Recreation Director to engage residents in sports, arts, crafts, and social activities, documenting participation and supporting program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as required by regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on resident needs and interests.
• Encourages social communication through group recreation.
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation and re-socialization.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists residents with leisure recreation.
• Visits bed-ridden residents and provides recreation services.
• Assists with the daily radio program, monthly newsletter and recreation calendar.
• Documents resident attendance and participation; maintains files and notes as needed.
• Attends in-service training programs.
• Maintains recreation department supplies and setup.
• Performs duties as directed by the Recreation Director.
• Assists with volunteer program setup and appreciation.
• Transports residents to/from recreation programs.
• Assists with admissions assessments, care plans and progress notes.
• Supports resident council activities and outcomes.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.
• Ensures high-quality service in a caring atmosphere respecting resident rights.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational abilities

Craft knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

TB testing

Education

High school diploma

Certification (regulatory)

Job description

Activities Aide

Please note this role is 2 days a week and every other weekend required.

RATE: $15.92 to $16.00 (depending on experience)

• Same Day Pay!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Activities Aide

Please note this role is 2 days a week and every other weekend required.

RATE: $15.92 to $16.00 (depending on experience)

BENEFITS

• Same Day Pay!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

ABOUT US

At Alps Rehab at Wayne we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

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. 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.