Recreation Assistant

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West Caldwell, NJ, USA
In-Office
17-19 Hourly
Junior
Real Estate • Social Impact • Hospitality
The Role
Provide social, cultural, and therapeutic programming for senior residents: assist residents to/from activities, assess leisure interests for new admissions, encourage participation, maintain attendance logs, and develop varied monthly activity calendars.
Summary Generated by Built In

“It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things.”

“Its warm and friendly.”

“First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good corporate structure.”

“The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family”

“I would say: understanding, respectful, team player.”

Those are real statements from real employees at Crane's Mill.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Balance of Work/Life* *Commitment* *Compassion* *Accountability*

These are few of words that describes our Culture. Apply today and learn more!

Crane's Mill has a per-diem opportunity for an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant at our West Caldwell community! $16.50-19.00/hour.

This is an ideal role for someone who loves working with the senior population and enjoys facilitating the social, cultural, and therapeutic programming for our residents. Other responsibilities may include:

  1. Assists Residents to and from social, cultural and therapeutic programs.
  2. Meet with new admissions to make a mini assessment on their leisure interest and pursuits.
  3. Present an energetic outlook to encourage active Resident participation.
  4. Keep a daily log of those who participate in programs.
  5. Network to create ideas for providing a variety of different programs for the monthly calendar of events.

Education/Training/Certifications:

High School diploma/GED; Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy; Certification in Recreational Therapy preferred.

Skill(s): Basic computer skills required. Flexible with work hours and work every other weekend and potentially two evenings per month or as needed.

Experience: Two to three years experience in recreational programming in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy
  • Certification in Recreational Therapy
  • Basic computer skills
  • Flexible work hours including every other weekend and some evenings
  • Two to three years experience in recreational programming in a skilled nursing facility
  • Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to be vaccinated
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The Company
750 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals who are hurt, in need, or have limited choices. They provide a diverse range of social ministry programs, including affordable housing for seniors and families, long-term assistive housing for those with mental health needs, and senior healthcare and retirement living communities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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