Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

Facility: Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Hazlet, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $16.50 per hour

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Recreation Aide to enrich the lives of our residents through engaging activities and meaningful social interactions. If you enjoy working with older adults and have a passion for creating fun, memorable experiences, we'd love to have you on our team!

• Plan, organize, and lead individual and group recreational activities.

• Facilitate cognitive, physical, social, and leisure programs that promote resident engagement.

• Assist with coordinating monthly events, holiday celebrations, and special activities.

• Encourage resident participation while adapting activities to individual interests, abilities, and needs.

• Build positive relationships with residents and promote a welcoming, inclusive environment.

• Assist with transporting residents to and from activities as needed.

• Maintain activity supplies and ensure activity areas remain clean and organized.

• Observe residents during activities and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.

• Ensure resident safety, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance residents' quality of life.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience working with older adults or in a healthcare, recreation, or activities setting is preferred.

• Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to engage residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Company perks and employee discounts