Part-Time Recreation Aide: Brighten Seniors (2–7 PM)

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a friendly Recreation Aide to plan and lead activities that promote socialization, creativity, movement, and connection for residents. You’ll build meaningful relationships and help residents enjoy meaningful days while working a part-time schedule Wednesdays through Sundays, 2PM–7PM.

Join a supportive team and contribute to a caring, seniors-focused environment where your energy and creativity matter in daily activities and special events.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and genuinely enjoys working with seniors.
• Creative and comfortable coming up with fun activities and conversation starters.
• Patient, compassionate and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading recreational and social activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in games, crafts, music, entertainment and group programs.
• Provide one-on-one activities for residents who prefer individualized engagement.
• Help prepare activity materials, supplies and the activity area.
• Encourage resident interaction in a welcoming environment.
• Assist with special events and holiday programs.
• Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful and compassionate manner.
• Observe resident preferences and communicate them to the Recreation/Activities team.
• Maintain a clean, organized activity environment.
• Follow facility policies and resident safety guidelines.

Skills

Friendly

Energetic

Creative

Patient

Strong communicator

Job description

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a friendly Recreation Aide to plan and lead activities that promote socialization, creativity, movement, and connection for residents. You’ll build meaningful relationships and help residents enjoy meaningful days while working a part-time schedule Wednesdays through Sundays, 2PM–7PM.

Join a supportive team and contribute to a caring, seniors-focused environment where your energy and creativity matter in daily activities and special events.