Recreation Aide

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental

Generous PTO

401(k)

Employee recognition

Team environment

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ is seeking a compassionate Recreation Aide to enrich residents' social and emotional well-being. The role is full-time, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an hourly pay range of $15-$18.

You will plan and conduct activities, document participation, and collaborate with the care team to support resident-centered recreation and discharge planning when needed. Experience in long-term care is preferred; strong teamwork and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing home or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to communicate with residents and families.
• Organizational skills and task accuracy.
• Team-oriented and dependable.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Dependability

English proficiency

Description du poste

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