RECREATION THERAPY AIDE |LONG TERM CARE |PART-TIME DAY SHIFT (21967)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Practical skill set in crafts, recreation/sports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Second language useful.

Responsibilities

• Conducts activity/recreation groups and individual interventions to Long Term Care residents on inpatient units as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director to be pertinent to resident population. Makes recommendations to include on monthly activities calendar.
• Leads programs utilizing activity zones or parallel programming concepts to meet the needs of all residents in the assigned area.
• Provides appropriate individual resident interventions in group activities and in unit milieu.
• Responsible for activity area (i.e., unit day room, cafeteria, auditorium) set-up including moving tables, chairs, and other furniture/equipment to create the optimal environment for recreation programs as determined by department Director/Assistant Director.
• Documents resident attendance in programs in established attendance records.
• Assists with coordination of community trips for residents.
• Assists with transporting residents to and from scheduled activities.
• Assists in printing large wall calendars and hanging monthly calendars in designated areas.
• Resident care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of resident growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of those served.
• Responsible for creating a homelike environment and decorating for seasonal and holiday observances.
• May assist residents during mealtime.
• Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.
• Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips).
• Identifies problems, contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient and care.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with all staff.

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED