Senior Living Recreation Assistant - 8a-4p or 10a-6p

Paramount Care Centers; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

ManhattanView seeks an Activities Aide to plan and direct activity programs for residents, including sports, arts and crafts, and social recreation. The role supports reporting on resident progress and coordinates with staff to deliver engaging programs.

The candidate should have a high school degree, regulatory certification, and strong English reading/writing skills; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. This is a full/part-time recreation assistant position with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident.
• Encourages social communication through group recreation.
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists residents with leisure recreation.
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services.
• Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable.
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs.
• Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director.
• Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation.
• Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs.
• Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes.
• Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Job description

ManhattanView seeks an Activities Aide to plan and direct activity programs for residents, including sports, arts and crafts, and social recreation. The role supports reporting on resident progress and coordinates with staff to deliver engaging programs.

The candidate should have a high school degree, regulatory certification, and strong English reading/writing skills; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. This is a full/part-time recreation assistant position with varied shifts.