Recreation Assistant - Monroe (Part time) #2288

Parker Health Group; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

PTO and bank

Pension plan

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Holiday bonus

Subsidized childcare

Free meals

Job summary

Parker Health Group, Inc. in Monroe Township, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to provide activities of physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to residents’ abilities to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include facilitating engaging programs, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting a warm, homelike environment at Parker at Monroe. Fluency not required; commitment to elder care and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Current NJ driver’s license.
• May be required to drive company vehicles.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to residents' abilities to enhance quality of life.
• Support residents in daily living activities and social engagement.
• Collaborate with care team to maintain a warm, homelike environment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Recreation Assistant - Monroe - Part time - $19.00 hourly rate - The areas highest quality nursing care residence providing a warm and compassionate homelike environment in a beautiful state-of-the-art community - 11:30am - 7:30pm every Monday and Friday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm every Wednesday and Thursday and one weekend monthly as needed (11:30a-7:30p) - The Recreation Assistant will provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of those we serve in order to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans offered
• 15 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank
• Pension Plan and 403b
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and wellness reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Eligibility for annual holiday bonus
• Subsidized childcare available
• Free meal with every shift worked
• We are equal opportunity employer

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required
• Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Current NJ driver’s license.
• May be required to drive company vehicles.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

About Us

Parker Health Group, Inc.

You can make a difference in the field of aging services

At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!

About The Team

Parker at Monroe nursing care residence

Parker is known as a pioneer, thought leader, and innovator in long-term care. There is no greater example of this than Parker at Monroe nursing care residence. As a pioneer in the field of aging service, our Monroe Township residence is the result of decades of research and over a century of experience. Parker at Monroe provides nursing and memory care services to individuals with all stages of dementias, who may also have complex physical needs. The campus consists of six “small homes”; sixteen elders with similar needs reside in each small home. The homes and programs are designed to promote independence, dignity, and a sense of community among our elders and their care partners. As an Eden Alternative® registered home, Parker transforms long-term care environments into person-centered communities that offer varied and meaningful activities.