Recreation Aide

Excelsior Care Group; Saint Cloud (NJ); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical and dental

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Team-oriented environment

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ, is seeking a compassionate Recreation Aide to provide engaging activities for residents’ well-being. The role is full-time with a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and pays $15–$18 per hour.

Aide will work closely with a caring team to support social, emotional, and recreational needs of residents. Ideal candidates have prior long-term care exposure, strong teamwork, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and collaboration with care staff.
• Compassion and empathy toward residents and families.
• Professional, respectful communication with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dependability and integrity in handling responsibilities.
• Ability to understand English and follow instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and task accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Plan and conduct recreation programs reflecting resident interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation to promote social interaction and quality of life.
• Observe and document attendance, mood, behavior, and progress.
• Interview residents and families for hobbies and needs.
• Involve residents and families in planning activities and goals.
• Assist with assessments and development of individualized recreation care plans.
• Support discharge planning and community planning for recreational needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident-centered care.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming activity environment.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Dependability

English proficiency

Organization

Description du poste

Recreation Aide

Facility: Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center
Location: West Orange, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $15–$18 per hour

Join Our Recreation Team

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Recreation Aide to help provide engaging activities that support residents’ social, emotional, and recreational well-being. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player who enjoys working with older adults and creating meaningful experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting recreation programs that reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote social interaction, engagement, and quality of life.
• Observe, document, and report resident attendance, mood, behavior, and participation to help evaluate programs and resident progress.
• Interview residents and family members to learn about recreational interests, hobbies, and needs.
• Involve residents and families in planning activities and establishing recreation goals whenever possible.
• Assist with resident assessments and the development and implementation of individualized recreation care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and community planning related to residents’ recreational needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident-centered care.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized activity environment.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing home or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Compassion and empathy toward residents and their families.
• Professional, respectful communication with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dependability, personal integrity, and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to understand English and follow instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to completing tasks accurately.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee recognition program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts