RECREATION THERAPY AIDE | LONG TERM CARE RECREATION THERAPY | FULL-TIME DAYS (21341)

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring a Recreation Therapy Aide in New Jersey. You will support residents with engaging recreational activities, manage program spaces, coordinate trips, and assist in transporting residents to events.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, resident well-being, and collaboration with the care team. Required is a high school diploma with Heart Saver CPR/AED certification; 1 year in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
• Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational activities per Director/Assistant Director; help plan monthly activities.
• Lead programs in activity zones to meet resident needs.
• Document resident attendance in records and coordinate community trips.
• Assist in transporting residents to activities and setting up activity areas.
• Create a homelike environment and decorate for seasonal/holiday observances.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

CPR/AED certification (Heart Saver)

Job description

Job Category

Allied Health/Technical

Requisition Number

RECRE009646

Job Type

Full-Time

Locations

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide.

Requirements

• Provides recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director to be pertinent to residents’ population. Makes recommendations to include on monthly activities calendar.


• Leads programs utilizing activity zones or parallel programming concepts to meet the needs of all residents in the assigned area


• Provides appropriate individual resident interventions in group activities and in unit milieu.


• Responsible for activity area (i.e., unit day room, cafeteria, auditorium) set-up including moving tables, chairs, and other furniture/equipment to create the optimal environment for recreation programs as determined by department Director/Assistant Director


• Documents resident attendance in programs in established attendance records.


• Assists with coordination of community trips for residents.


• Assists with transporting residents to and from scheduled activities.


• Assists in printing large wall calendars and hanging monthly calendars in designated areas. Resident care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of resident growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of those served.


• Responsible for creating a homelike environment and decorating for seasonal and holiday observances.


• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations


• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fill these gaps.


• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.


• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties

• Enhance professional growth by attending services and educational programs.


• Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips).


• Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.


• Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with all staff.


• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred


• Practical skill set in crafts, recreation/sports.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education

• High school graduation or equivalent is required


• American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR/AED certification required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Treatment rooms and resident care units and resident rooms.


• Ability to lift and/or push heavy equipment.


• Mobility and manual dexterity.


• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.


• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching.


• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients/equipment.


• Transports residents to and from program areas.

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$18.14/ Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Licenses & Certifications

*Heart Saver

Equal Opportunity Employer

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