Recreation Assistant - Lead Resident Activities

ManhattanView Rehab; Union City (NJ); Ibrido; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Same Day Pay

Thankful Thursday appreciation

Gift giveaways

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time / Part Time / Per Diem

Descrizione del lavoro

ManhattanView Rehab is seeking an Activities Aide to help plan and execute resident recreation programs. The role involves promoting social engagement, organizing groups, and assisting with reports on participant progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and regulatory certification; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. The position offers full-time, part-time or per diem schedules with benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Competenze

• Effective communicator with good verbal/written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities.
• Some craft ability or knowledge.
• Record keeping and documentation as needed.
• Positive interaction with staff, residents and families.
• Annual TB skin test verification required.

Mansioni

• Assist in planning and promoting recreation based on resident interests.
• Encourage social interaction through group activities.
• Provide sensory training, orientation and re-socialization activities.
• Assist residents with participation in religious programs.
• Support leisure recreation activities.
• Visit bed-ridden residents and provide recreation services.
• Maintain recreation calendars and newsletters.
• Document attendance and participation; update progress notes if applicable.
• Attend in-service trainings.
• Assist with supplies management and storage.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Recreation Director.
• Assist with volunteering programs and appreciation events.
• Transport residents to and from programs.
• Assist with admission assessments, care planning and progress notes.
• Support resident council activities and outcomes.
• Facilitate community interaction programs.
• Ensure high-quality service in a compassionate atmosphere.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organization

Craft knowledge

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

TB skin test

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Regulatory certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Activities Aide 8AM- 4PM or 10AM-6PM

RATE: $15.92 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Available

• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

ABOUT US:

At ManhattanView we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing and. directing activity programs for residents. Recreation may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games and arts and crafts in accord with resident’s needs. The Recreation Assistant prepares reports on the residents’ progress as may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABLITIES:

1 Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;

2 Encourages social communication through group recreation;

3 Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;

4 Assists residents with participation in religious programs;

5 Assists residents with leisure recreation;

6 Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;

7 Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;

8 Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;

9 Attends appropriate in-service training programs;

10 Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;

11 Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;

12 Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;

13 Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs;

14 Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;

15 Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;

16 Facilitates community interaction programs;

17 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

18 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 High school degree or equivalent;

2 Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.

3 Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

4 English/Spanish bi-lingual a plus

JOB SKILLS:

1 Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.

2 Well-developed organizational abilities.

3 Some craft ability/knowledge.

4 Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.

5 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

6 Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.