Recreation Therapy Aide In Long Term Care Recreation Therapy Full-Time Day Shift 21341
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Job Location:
Paramus, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Our Team at 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 youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide.
Job Duties
Conducts activity/recreation groups and individual interventions to Long Term Care residents on inpatientunits 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.
Education
High School Diploma required
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.
Skills
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.
Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Second language useful.
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range
$16.95/ Hour
We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long term care to the gre ... View more
