Recreation Coordinator - River Road (Full time) #2514

Parker Health Group; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans offered

25 paid days off

Pension Plan and 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Free meal with every shift worked

Annual holiday bonus eligibility

Job summary

Parker Health Group in Piscataway Township, NJ, seeks a full-time Recreation Coordinator to enhance the quality of life for residents through tailored activities. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and have two years of experience in long-term care or dementia care.

Offering a competitive hourly wage of $23 and a robust benefits package, including medical plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, Parker Health Group is recognized as one of the best places to work in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in long-term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Current driver’s license in good standing required.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities tailored to individual abilities and needs.
• Enable residents to enjoy the highest quality of life.
• Coordinate recreational activities for mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Creative Arts Therapy

Long-term Care Experience

Dementia Care

Education

B.A. or B.S. in relevant field

Activity Director Certification (ADC)

Job description

Recreation Coordinator – River Road – Full Time – $23.00/hour

The area’s highest quality nursing care residence provides a warm and compassionate community – 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with flexibility for one 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. shift weekly, including every other weekend. The Recreation Coordinator 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.

Learn why 2025 was our third 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

• Medical, dental and vision plans offered
• 25 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank
• Pension Plan and 403(b)
• 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 an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation, Creative Arts Therapy, or a related field, or be certified as an Activity Director Certified – ADC.
• Minimum two years’ experience in long-term care and/or dementia care preferred.
• Current driver’s license in good standing required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement may be required within six months of employment.
• 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.