Recreation Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Recreation Assistant in Mountainside to support diversional recreational activities for patients, aimed at enhancing their quality of life. This role is crucial for planning activities, maintaining supplies, and assisting in therapy sessions, providing a positive environment for recovery. Candidates should be flexible with schedules and have experience with children and special needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs is preferred.
• Ability to adapt activities for various conditions.
• Prior work experience with challenging behaviors is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational services under supervision.
• Maintain equipment and program materials.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental issues

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Higher Education preferred

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification

Job description

Job Title:Recreation Assistant

Location:Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name:Long Term Care Therapy

Req #:0000205306

Status:Hourly

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $16.88 - $22.00, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist or Recreational Therapist, plans and implements diversional recreation services to assist with alleviating the effects of hospitalization and or improve quality of life,

Maintains program areas and supplies,

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates knowledge of developmental and diagnosis and is able to apply it in daily practice,

Cleans departmental equipment and organizes closets as designated in the competency expectations, following established timelines, taking initiative to organize and clean other areas when needed,

Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and equipment as designated in competency expectations, ordering supplies in an accurate timely manner,

Assists department staff in planning and implementation of therapy groups, special events and community trips,

Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff,

Orients and supervises assigned volunteers and community groups according to hospital policy,

Ability to assess and evaluate overall patient level of functioning to determine appropriate activities and adaptations,

Performs other duties as assigned based on need of department

Maintains a safe environment for patient care activities

In LTC programs, completes required documentation on day of service

Implements diversional recreation activities and opportunities for a variety of ages and abilities

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Higher Education preferred,

Previous work experience with children with special needs or previous experience with children,

Experience working with challenging behaviors is preferred,

Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions,

Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and judgment in performance of duties,

Flexibility related to scheduled hours each week is required to meet patient needs,

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required,

License

Valid drivers license required,

Education and Experience Additional Comments

None

Job Specific Contacts

Direct contact with patients, families, other therapists, nursing staff and volunteers,

Physical Demands

Therapy areas, community settings, nursing units,

Working Environment Additional Comments

Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients,

Job Provides Direction To

None

Additional Comments

None