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Recreation Therapist

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Healthcare Nursing of Essex County

Cedar Grove, NJ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

Recreation Therapist Healthcare Nursing of Essex County Cedar Grove, NJ Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Long-Term Care Facility located in Essex County New Jersey, seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan, organize and direct resident activity programs, which may include varied and diversified programming for different cognitive levels of resident function from Wii competitions to bingo to coffee carts and everything in between.
Additional responsibilities include:
assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them assisting with the daily radio program, monthly newsletter and recreation calendar assisting with volunteer program/appreciation set-up, admission assessments, clinical responsibilities and community interaction programs and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual's needs and rights
JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school degree or equivalent and certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the Center Full command of the English language Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills Positive attitude and have great interaction with everyone from residents to the general public Comfortable working both as an individual contributor and part of a larger team