Senior Living Recreation Aide: Create Engaging Activities

Excelsior Care Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

PTO

401(k) plan

Employee recognition

Job summary

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, NJ is seeking a Recreation Aide for a Full-Time role. Pay is $16.50 per hour.

You will enrich residents’ lives through engaging activities and meaningful social interactions, supporting cognitive, physical, and leisure programs in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include planning and leading activities, coordinating events, transporting residents as needed, and maintaining organized activity spaces while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with older adults or in healthcare/recreation settings preferred.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to engage residents with varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead individual and group recreational activities.
• Facilitate cognitive, physical, social, and leisure programs.
• Coordinate monthly events, holidays, and special activities.
• Encourage participation and adapt activities to residents’ needs.
• Build positive relationships and promote a welcoming environment.
• Assist with transporting residents to activities as needed.
• Maintain supplies and keep activity areas clean and organized.
• Observe residents and report concerns to staff.
• Ensure safety, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, NJ is seeking a Recreation Aide for a Full-Time role. Pay is $16.50 per hour.

You will enrich residents’ lives through engaging activities and meaningful social interactions, supporting cognitive, physical, and leisure programs in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include planning and leading activities, coordinating events, transporting residents as needed, and maintaining organized activity spaces while upholding safety and