Recreation Assistant - Somerset (Per diem) #2560

Parkerlife Health Group•Franklin Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant will provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of those we serve in order to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life. Parker at Somerset is a 120-bed post-acute rehabilitation and nursing home, located on 10 beautifully wooded acres in Somerset, New Jersey. As an Eden Alternative® registered home, we are well-known for the compassionate, quality long-term nursing care provided to elders in a comfortable, home-like environment. We also offer comprehensive post-acute rehabilitation with round-the-clock skilled and sub-acute nursing services. Parker at Somerset was honored with a Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in all categories, which places the community as one of the top-rated nursing homes in the state. Recreational activities and special programs, including a Personal Enrichment Program for elders with dementia, promote socialization, increasing the quality of life for each elder. Our elders enjoy purposeful living and person-centered care in a supportive environment by a team of dedicated employees who provide the highest quality of care, where personal preferences of the people we serve are respected and honored.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of those we serve in order to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life.