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Elmora Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Recreation Aide

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $33,114/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Elizabeth, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$32,821 / year median in New Jersey

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Elmora Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time & Part-Time Recreation Aide to join our team!

Schedule:

Rotating shifts from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM or 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM. Schedules are subject to change based on departmental needs. Full-Time employees will be scheduled five days per week, including rotating weekends.

Pay Rate:

$15.92 per hour Payroll is processed biweekly, every other Thursday.

Position Requirements:

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to communicate effectively with residents. Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with Recreation staff, Nursing, CNAs, and other departments. A positive, energetic, patient, and compassionate attitude when working with residents. Ability to lead and assist with recreational programs, group activities, special events, and one-on-one resident visits. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to follow daily activity schedules, complete required documentation, and report resident participation or concerns appropriately. Ability to encourage residents to participate while respecting their preferences, abilities, and individual needs. Dependability, punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to follow departmental policies and instructions. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-pressure healthcare environment. Flexibility to assist in different units or assigned areas based on operational needs. Availability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to support departmental operations. Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required. Qualified and interested?