RECREATION THERAPY AIDE KOREAN SPEAKING SKILLS FULL TIME DAYS (21337)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

35d

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Recreation Therapy Aide to provide recreation services to Long Term Care residents on inpatient units as part of an interdisciplinary team. The aide conducts group activities and individual interventions, and provides recreational programs determined by the Director or Assistant Director to be appropriate for the resident population. The role includes recommending activities for the monthly calendar and leading programs that use activity zones or parallel programming to address residents’ needs.

The aide provides appropriate individual interventions during group activities and in the unit milieu; prepares activity spaces by arranging furniture and equipment; records resident attendance; assists with community trips and resident transportation to scheduled activities; and prints and displays monthly calendars. The role also includes supporting residents during mealtime when needed, creating a homelike environment and decorating for seasonal and holiday observances, and assisting with special events such as parties and trips.

The aide contributes to department problem-solving related to patients and care, attends staff meetings and educational programs, and maintains communication with staff. Resident care responsibilities must reflect knowledge of resident growth and development and be appropriate to the ages of those served. Korean speaking skills are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR/AED certification.
• Practical skill set in crafts and recreation or sports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Korean speaking skills; bilingual Korean is preferred.
• One year of experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• A second language is useful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recreation and activity groups and individual interventions for Long Term Care residents on inpatient units as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide recreational activities selected by the Director or Assistant Director as pertinent to the resident population and recommend activities for the monthly calendar.
• Lead programs using activity zones or parallel programming to meet the needs of residents in the assigned area.
• Provide appropriate individual resident interventions during group activities and in the unit milieu.
• Set up activity areas, including arranging tables, chairs, furniture, and equipment to create an appropriate environment for recreation programs.
• Document resident attendance in established program attendance records.
• Assist with coordinating community trips for residents.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from scheduled activities.
• Print large wall calendars and hang monthly calendars in designated areas.
• Deliver resident care appropriate to residents’ ages and informed by knowledge of growth and development.
• Create a homelike environment and decorate for seasonal and holiday observances.
• Assist residents during mealtime when needed.
• Attend in-services and educational programs to support professional growth.
• Assist with preparations for special events, including parties and trips.
• Identify problems and contribute to the department’s problem-solving process related to patients and care.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and maintain communication with staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED