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Job Description
RECREATION AIDE
|MG Recreation | Full Time Day Shift |25420 Mill Gardens - 2.8 Midland Park, NJ Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Recreation therapy CPR Certification Heartsaver Certification Sports and outdoor activities BLS Certification Resident hobbies assistance In-person customer service Moving Gap analysis Patient service High school diploma or GED Policy & process development Wellness activities for care recipients Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Event setup Patient escort assistance Policy Development Coordinating resident events AED Certification Quality assurance within healthcare Full Job Description Join Our Team at Mill Gardens!•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 you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Mill Gardens is looking for a Recreation Aide.
Requirements:
Provides recreational activities determined by Activities Coordinators to be pertinent to residents' 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 Activities Coordinators and or Community Directors. 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.
Customer Service:
respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements and those of Mill Gardens.
Other Duties:
May assist residents during mealtimes. Enhance professional growth by attending services and educational programs. Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips). Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with all staff. Performs other related duties as required, this may include assisting with activities/events outside of the memory care area, with residents Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
Position Qualifications:
Dementia Training Certification or willingness to obtain required. 1 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 Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent is required American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR/AED certification required.
Job Setting/Physical Demands:
Activity rooms and resident care units and resident rooms. Ability to lift and/or push heavy equipment. Mobility and manual dexterity. Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients/equipment. Transports residents to and from program areas. Salary commensurate with experience with posted range: $21.00 per hour / $46,680 annually 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. Experience Preferred 1 year(s): 1 year experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred. Education Required Diploma or better in Diploma/GED Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
