Bilingual Recreation Aide — Senior Living

Hudsonview; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Same Day Pay!!

Monthly Employee Gift Giveaways

Attendance Incentive Program

Weekly Thankful Thursday Appreciation

Job summary

Hudsonview Center seeks an Activities Aide to assist in planning, organizing and directing activity programs for residents. Must be bilingual (English & Spanish) and able to support a compassionate, team-oriented care environment.

The Recreation Assistant will prepare progress reports, support social and recreational activities, and help maintain records while promoting residents’ well-being and engagement. Training and supervision are provided by the Recreation Director.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

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, re-motivation and re-socialization.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists residents with leisure recreation.
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides recreation services.
• Maintains the recreation calendar and documents attendance.
• Performs in-service training and maintains supplies.
• Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation.
• Transports residents to and from programs.
• Assists with admission assessments, care plans and progress notes.
• Supports resident council activities and outcomes.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.
• Ensures high quality service in a caring environment.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Craft knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

TB test verification

Education

High school diploma

Regulatory certification

Job description

Hudsonview Center seeks an Activities Aide to assist in planning, organizing and directing activity programs for residents. Must be bilingual (English & Spanish) and able to support a compassionate, team-oriented care environment.

The Recreation Assistant will prepare progress reports, support social and recreational activities, and help maintain records while promoting residents’ well-being and engagement. Training and supervision are provided by the Recreation Director.