2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERNINTERNSHIP LTC Recreation Therapy (23757)
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Job Location:
Paramus, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center including its Long-Term Care Division is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents.
The Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department surgical suites physical rehabilitation pharmacy laboratory radiologic services (including digital mammography) and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. Bergen New Bridge is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
BNBMC is looking to hire paid summer interns across a broad field of functions. Salary is $16.50/hour. We can provide up to 40 hours per week work schedules. Come join our winning team for the Summer of 2026!
Job Description:
Provides recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director to be pertinent to resident population. Designs monthly activities calendar to meet in accordance with comprehensive assessment the residents interests physical mental and psycho-social well-being. Implements and leads programs that provide stimulation or solace or promote physical cognitive and/or emotional health and enhance each residents self-respect self-expression and choice.
Implements and 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 serenity rooms recreation wing and 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.
Participates in activity program development in conjunction with other Therapeutic Recreation staff.
Develops individual care plans and participates in interdisciplinary care planning conferences.
Documentsall designated assessments and required other required documentation in a standardized format within the residents medical record and ensure compliance with polices and regulations.
Assigned Duties and Tasks:
- Running activities for the residents on and off the unit (95% of time)
- Complete documentation for the residents MDS Care Plans and TR UDA
- Create Activity calendar
- Maintain the unit/ dayroom seasonal bulletin boards.
- Maintain residents activities attendance
Education
Must have completed at least Freshman year of College/Trade School.
High School Diploma Required
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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
