Recreation Assistant

Crane’s Mill; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane's Mill recherche un Recreation Assistant enthousiaste au sein de sa communauté de West Caldwell. Ce rôle convient parfaitement à ceux qui aiment travailler avec la population senior et souhaitent faciliter des programmes sociaux et thérapeutiques. Vous serez en charge d'engager les résidents, de faire des évaluations et de tenir des dossiers des programmes. Un diplôme secondaire est requis, de même qu'une expérience dans la programmation récréative dans un environnement de soins.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'études secondaires ou GED requis.
• Deux à trois ans d'expérience en programmation récréative dans un établissement de soins infirmiers qualifié souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Assister les résidents dans les programmes sociaux et culturels.
• Réaliser une mini-évaluation des intérêts de loisirs des nouveaux admissions.
• Maintenir un journal quotidien des participants aux programmes.

Skills

Compétences informatiques de base

Flexibilité

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy

Certification in Recreational Therapy

Job description

“It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things.”

“Its warm and friendly.”

“First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good corporate structure.”

“The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family”

“I would say: understanding, respectful, team player.”

Those are real statements from real employees at Crane's Mill.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Balance of Work/Life* *Commitment* *Compassion* *Accountability*

These are few of words that describes our Culture. Apply today and learn more!

Crane's Mill has a per-diem opportunity for an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant at our West Caldwell community!

This is an ideal role for someone who loves working with the senior population and enjoys facilitating the social, cultural, and therapeutic programming for our residents. Other responsibilities may include:

• Assists Residents to and from social, cultural and therapeutic programs.
• Meet with new admissions to make a mini assessment on their leisure interest and pursuits.
• Present an energetic outlook to encourage active Resident participation.
• Keep a daily log of those who participate in programs.
• Network to create ideas for providing a variety of different programs for the monthly calendar of events.

Education/Training/Certifications:

High School diploma/GED; Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy; Certification in Recreational Therapy preferred.

Skill(s): Basic computer skills required. Flexible with work hours and work every other weekend and potentially two evenings per month or as needed.

Experience: Two to three years experience in recreational programming in a skilled nursing facility preferred.