Resident Activities Aide – Energize & Engage Seniors

Talentify; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deptford Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in New Jersey. You will implement activities focused on residents' interests and work directly on units with minimal supervision.

Ideal applicants have healthcare activity experience or recreation therapy coursework, strong computer skills, and a teamwork mindset. Some weekend shifts and dementia experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy are required.
• Experience with activities in healthcare settings or recreation therapy coursework.
• Geriatric population experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; multi-tasking ability.
• Some weekends required.
• Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities programs for Residents; focus on individual interests.
• Work directly with Residents on units; without direct supervision.
• Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested.
• Assist recreation specialists and set up program areas as needed.
• Keep daily attendance and document residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist residents to program location and return residents to appropriate units.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Healthcare activities experience

Geriatric experience

Strong computer skills

Team player

Organizational & planning

Multi-tasking

Weekend availability

Dementia experience

Education

College recreation therapy coursework

Job description

Deptford Center is seeking energetic Recreation Aides for our Skilled Nursing Facility in New Jersey. You will implement activities focused on residents' interests and work directly on units with minimal supervision.

Ideal applicants have healthcare activity experience or recreation therapy coursework, strong computer skills, and a teamwork mindset. Some weekend shifts and dementia experience are preferred.