Recreation Aide PT

Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Recreation Aide to support daily activities for residents. You will help plan, lead, and participate in group and individual activities, fostering engagement, friendship, and meaningful experiences for seniors.

Ideal candidates have friendly, outgoing personalities, creativity, and a genuine desire to brighten residents' days. This role offers flexible part-time hours and a welcoming team environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, patient, and team-oriented.
• Comfortable interacting with individuals with different abilities and needs.
• Ability to encourage participation while respecting each resident's preferences and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily recreational and social activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities based on their interests and abilities.
• Help organize games, arts and crafts, music, trivia, entertainment, and other group activities.
• Provide one-on-one activities and companionship for residents who prefer individual engagement.
• Assist with special events, holiday programs, celebrations, and community activities.
• Help prepare and organize activity supplies and spaces.
• Encourage socialization and positive interaction among residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and learn about their interests and preferences.
• Assist residents with getting to and participating in scheduled activities.
• Maintain a welcoming, positive, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Recreation/Activities team and other departments to support resident engagement.

Job description

Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center -

The Alps at Wayne Rehab is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Part-Time Recreation Aide to join our team. In this role, you'll help create engaging experiences for our residents and play an important part in making each day more enjoyable, social, and fulfilling.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors and wants a rewarding part-time position where their personality and creativity can make a real difference.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful part-time work where you can see the impact you make every day

• Opportunity to build genuine connections with residents

• Supportive and team-oriented environment

• A role where your creativity and personality are encouraged

• Flexible opportunity for someone seeking part-time work

• Valuable experience in healthcare, senior care, recreation, and human services

• Be part of a team dedicated to creating a positive resident experience

What You'll Do

• Assist with planning and leading daily recreational and social activities

• Encourage residents to participate in activities based on their interests and abilities

• Help organize games, arts and crafts, music, trivia, entertainment, and other group activities

• Provide one-on-one activities and companionship for residents who prefer individual engagement

• Assist with special events, holiday programs, celebrations, and community activities

• Help prepare and organize activity supplies and spaces

• Encourage socialization and positive interaction among residents

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and learn about their interests and preferences

• Assist residents with getting to and participating in scheduled activities

• Maintain a welcoming, positive, and inclusive atmosphere

• Work closely with the Recreation/Activities team and other departments to support resident engagement

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with seniors, in recreation, activities, healthcare, childcare, education, hospitality, or customer service is a plus

• Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality

• Creative and enthusiastic approach to activities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, patient, and team-oriented

• Comfortable interacting with individuals with different abilities and needs

• Ability to encourage participation while respecting each resident's preferences and independence

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

Make Someone's Day a Little Brighter

Sometimes it's a game of bingo, a favorite song, a conversation over coffee, or simply taking the time to make someone feel seen.

The Alps at Wayne Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.