Recreation Assistant

Lincoln-Park-Center; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lincoln Park, NJ is seeking a Recreation Department member. The role involves leading group activities, documenting activities, and coordinating with therapists to support resident recreation programs.

Responsibilities include 1:1 resident visits, posting monthly schedules, and aligning with program policies. Full-time position requiring English literacy and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must read/write English.
• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills; people oriented and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities timely and in Pro-Activity attendance.
• Review resident attendance and participation records with therapist.
• Meet with Recreation Therapist for input and guidance regularly.
• Lead group activities for residents: parties, sing-a-longs, bingo, exercises, crafts, etc.
• Determine and accommodate resident needs, abilities and interests for leisure involvement.
• Invite and escort residents to appropriate unit programs.
• Provide and document meaningful 1:1 in-room visits when indicated.
• Post monthly activities schedule on wings and near nurses' station and in rooms.
• Coordinate with Program Director and Administrator to implement department policies.
• Prepare for specialized Recreation programs.

Skills

English literacy

People oriented

Computer skills

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Job description

Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility is seeking an individual to join the Recreation Department.

Qualifications :

• Must be able to read / write in the English language
• Highschool Diploma/ G.E.D
• Computer skills-People Oriented and Friendly

Job Description:

1. Document all activities timely and appropriately in Pro-Activity attendance
2. Reviews individual resident attendance and participation records with therapist
3. Meets with Recreation Therapist for input and guidance regularly.

FACILITY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS

1. Leads group activities for residents in a variety of recreational pursuits. i.e. parties, sing-a-longs, bingo, exercises, cooking, crafts, church activities, food related socials and Sensory Programs.
2. Adequately determines and accommodates resident needs, abilities and interests regarding leisure involvement.
3. Invites and escorts residents to appropriate unit programs.
4. Regularly provides and documents meaningful 1:1 in- room resident visits if indicated
5. Posts a written monthly activities schedule on assigned wing, near the nurses’ station and in Resident rooms.
6. Implements, in coordination with Program Director and Administrator, policies and procedures as they relate to the Therapeutic Recreation Department
7. Preparation for specialized Recreation programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB ACTIVITY

1. Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations.
2. Must be able to write & speak the English language in an understandable manner.
3. Ability to relate and work with the physically and emotionally challenged resident

Job Type: Full-time