Recreation Assistant - Pavilion Adult Day Center (Full time) #2534

Parkerlife Health Group•Highland Park, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant will provide activities of a physical, social, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of those we serve to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life. Parker Health Group, Inc. You can make a difference in the field of aging services. At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®! Parker offers two Adult Day programs in Highland Park to address the issues of loneliness and isolation experienced by many elders who are aging at home. Social Program employees provide varied and vibrant activities that encourage and motivate seniors to stay connected to their peers, maintain their independence, bringing meaning and enjoyment to their days. Our Medical Program provides the added benefits of individualized medication administration, support services, personal and therapeutic care. Parker Adult Day Center is staffed with people who are committed to meeting the needs of our program participants. Our nursing staff and social workers create individualized care plans to provide the best possible medical care, from blood pressure checks to medication management. Program participants benefit from peer relationships and socialization as well as interactions with our dedicated care partners.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required
Current NJ driver’s license.
Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
May be required to drive company vehicles.
May occasionally be required to work/travel to other locations.

Responsibilities

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