Recreation Assistant

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West Caldwell, West Caldwell Twp, NJ, USA
In-Office
16-19 Hourly
Junior
Real Estate • Social Impact • Hospitality
The Role
Provide social, cultural, and therapeutic programming for senior residents: assist residents to/from activities, assess new admissions' leisure interests, encourage participation, track attendance, and develop varied monthly program calendars.
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“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 part-time (20 hours/week) opportunity for an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant at our West Caldwell community! This position offers a rate of $16.00-$19.00/hour, with pro-rated paid time off, sick and holiday pay!

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.

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 with work hours; available every other weekend and occasional evenings
  • Two to three years experience in recreational programming in a skilled nursing facility
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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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