Recreation Assistant

Genesis Healthcare; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Virtual health care

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Cancer coverage

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Personal accident

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare in New Jersey is seeking an Activity Assistant to enrich the lives of patients and residents through planned engagement activities that address their physical, creative, cognitive, social and spiritual needs. You’ll help design monthly recreation services, document participation, and join care plan meetings as required.

The role emphasizes clear communication, strong organization, and respectful interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement engagement activities meeting the physical, creative, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of patients/residents.
• Document attendance and participation in recreation programs.
• Attend care plan meetings as needed.

Skills

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Enrich the lives of our patients/residents as an Activity Assistant where you will plan, organize and implement engagement activities that meet the physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and needs of our patients and residents.

• Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services
• Document patient/resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs
• Attend care plan meetings as needed

Who You Are

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/ written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities and record keeping skills.
• Able to positively engage with personnel, resident/patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors and respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Aff…