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Recreation Assistant

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Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

West Caldwell, NJ (In Person)

$36,920 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/25/2026 (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/16/2026

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Job Description

Recreation Assistant
Department:
Activities
Location:
West Caldwell, NJ
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"It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things." "Its warm and friendly." "First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good corporate structure." "The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family" "I would say: understanding, respectful, team player." Those are real statements from real employees at Crane's Mill. We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....
  • Balance of Work/Life
  • Commitment
  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • These are few of words that describes our Culture.
Apply today and learn more! Crane's Mill has a per-diem opportunity for an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant at our West Caldwell community! $16.50-19.00/hour. This is an ideal role for someone who loves working with the senior population and enjoys facilitating the social, cultural, and therapeutic programming for our residents.
Other responsibilities may include:
Assists Residents to and from social, cultural and therapeutic programs. Meet with new admissions to make a mini assessment on their leisure interest and pursuits. Present an energetic outlook to encourage active Resident participation. Keep a daily log of those who participate in programs. Network to create ideas for providing a variety of different programs for the monthly calendar of events.
Education/Training/Certifications:
High School diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy; Certification in Recreational Therapy preferred. Skill(s): Basic computer skills required. Flexible with work hours and work every other weekend and potentially two evenings per month or as needed.
Experience:
Two to three years experience in recreational programming in a skilled nursing facility preferred. We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply. LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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