Senior Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

AgeCare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, community, lifelong learning, and fun for residents in our long-term care setting.

You will facilitate planned and spontaneous activities, support residents in maintaining skills and relationships, and work with families and volunteers to create engaging environments that reflect AgeCare’s person-centered philosophy.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in long-term care is preferred.
• Graduate or currently enrolled in a recreation/leisure program.
• Alternate pathway: health care related degree with recreation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering daily recreation activities in the home and community.
• Create engaging spaces to support resident participation.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, volunteers, and agencies.
• Observe and report changes in residents' ability to participate; update care plans.
• Support departments to promote resident engagement.

Skills

Senior care experience

Recreation programming

Resident communication

Education

Recreation/Leisure degree

Enrollment in related program

Healthcare field degree

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, community, lifelong learning, and fun for residents in our long-term care setting.

You will facilitate planned and spontaneous activities, support residents in maintaining skills and relationships, and work with families and volunteers to create engaging environments that reflect AgeCare’s person-centered philosophy.