Recreation Assistant

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & DentalCoverage

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive, team-oriented work环境

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irvington, New Jersey, is seeking a compassionate Recreation Assistant to support residents through engaging recreational and social programs. The role focuses on promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being in a supportive environment.

Requirements emphasize teamwork, empathy, strong communication, and integrity. Experience in nursing home or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Empathetic and compassionate toward residents and families.
• Professional, respectful communicator with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and accountability.
• Takes initiative and sound decision-making.
• Courteous, pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Engagement with residents, visitors and staff as needed.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and evaluating recreational programs for residents.
• Observe and document participation, mood, behavior, and progress.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in activities and care planning.
• Assist with recreation care plans and resident assessments.
• Conduct individual and group activities including games, crafts, and events.
• Support in-room residents through visits and activity assistance.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as needed.
• Assist with community walks, field trips and facility events.
• Prepare, arrange and clean recreation areas before and after activities.
• Transport residents to scheduled programs.
• Maintain accurate recreation progress notes.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and participate in surveys as required.

Education

Nursing home experience (preferred)

Job description

Facility: Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Position: Recreation Assistant
Location: Irvington, New Jersey
Shift: Full-Time | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Salary: $15.92 per hour

Position Summary

Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and energetic Recreation Assistant to support and enhance the quality of life for our residents through meaningful recreational and social programs. This role plays a key part in promoting residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs for residents
• Observe and document resident participation, mood, behavior, and progress
• Encourage resident and family involvement in recreational activities and care planning
• Assist with development and implementation of recreation care plans and resident assessments
• Conduct individual and group activities including games, crafts, parties, religious services, and reality orientation sessions
• Support in-room residents through visits, conversation, letter writing, and activity assistance
• Coordinate activities with other departments as needed
• Assist with community walks, field trips, and facility events
• Prepare, arrange, and clean recreation areas before and after activities
• Transport residents within the facility to scheduled programs
• Maintain accurate and descriptive recreation progress notes
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives within the recreation department
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as required
• Recommend and use recreation supplies and equipment efficiently
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and all facility policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• Strong team player with a positive, cooperative attitude
• Empathetic and compassionate toward residents and their families
• Professional, respectful communicator with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors
• Demonstrates personal integrity, reliability, and accountability
• Takes initiative and demonstrates sound decision-making skills
• Maintains a courteous, pleasant demeanor at all times
• Willingness to engage with residents, visitors, staff, and regulatory personnel
• Participation in continuing education programs as required
• Nursing home or long-term care experience: Preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts