Recreation Assistant - Somerset (Per diem) #2560

Parker Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized childcare available

403b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

free meal with every shift worked

use of Parker gym and pool

equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Parker Health Group, Inc. in Somerset, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to plan and lead activities focused on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for residents in a post-acute care setting. The role runs 9:00 am–5:00 pm with at least two shifts monthly, including one weekend day, to support a warm, home-like community.

The organization is recognized as a top workplace and offers a comprehensive benefits package, equity, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to residents' abilities to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life.

Skills

Microsoft Applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Recreation Assistant - Somerset - 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 - 9:00am - 5:00pm minimum of (2) shifts monthly including one weekend day 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.

Find out why 2026 is our fourth year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com, one of the leading business journals in the state.

BENEFITS

• Subsidized childcare available
• 403b
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• free meal with every shift worked
• use of Parker gym and pool
• we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required
• Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
• 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 Somerset post-acute rehabilitation and nursing care residence

Parker at Somerset is a 120-bed post-acute rehabilitation and nursing home, located on 10 beautifully wooded acres in Somerset, New Jersey. As an Eden Alternative® registered home , we are well-known for the compassionate, quality long-term nursing care provided to elders in a comfortable, home-like environment. We also offer comprehensive post-acute rehabilitation with round-the-clock skilled and sub-acute nursing services. Parker at Somerset was honored with a Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in all categories, which places the community as one of the top-rated nursing homes in the state. Recreational activities and special programs, including a Personal Enrichment Program for elders with dementia, promote socialization, increasing the quality of life for each elder. Our elders enjoy purposeful living and person-centered care in a supportive environment by a team of dedicated employees who provide the highest quality of care, where personal preferences of the people we serve are respected and honored.