Recreation Aide

The Health Center at Galloway • Galloway, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide works at The Health Center at Galloway, a skilled nursing center serving long-term and sub-acute patients. The role supports residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through activity programs and individualized attention. The facility describes a team environment with guidance and education from its nursing support team and nurse educators. The ideal candidate has experience in a long-term care environment and is energetic and caring.

Requirements

• Be positive, motivated, dependable, and a team player.
• Work some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care environment.
• Be energetic and caring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an activities program that meets residents’ interests and supports their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and safety.
• Provide individualized attention, including to residents with dementia, and encourage residents’ abilities through scheduled one-on-one visits.
• Design, plan, and prepare activity programs using personal skills and areas of specialty.
• Generate activity supply lists and maintain supplies and equipment in safe, functional order.
• Maintain proper documentation, including daily attendance sheets and records of friendly visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed