Resident Activity Aide — Part-Time, Create Joy & Engagement

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation in Mercer County, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Activity Aide to lead residents in scheduled recreational activities such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and painting. This role emphasizes engaging residents and promoting participation with energy and empathy.

Responsibilities include planning and promoting activities, assisting with newsletters, helping with transportation to activities, and supporting video calls with family members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for long durations

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement;
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them;
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs;
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights;
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities;
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

Skills

Music

Arts & crafts

Movement

Exercise

Painting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation in Mercer County, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Activity Aide to lead residents in scheduled recreational activities such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and painting. This role emphasizes engaging residents and promoting participation with energy and empathy.

Responsibilities include planning and promoting activities, assisting with newsletters, helping with transportation to activities, and supporting video calls with family members.