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Job Summary
- Company
- New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes
- Location
- Paramus, NJ 07653
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Government and Military
- Job Type
- Per Diem
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
- $11.90 - $11.90 /hour
- Job Reference Code
- PARRAPD
Recreation Assistant
About the Job
The NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus is looking for a QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED Recreation Assistant. This is a PER DIEM position. Approximately 20 hours per week (may include weekends).
MUST have experience in an Activity Department in a Long-Term Care Facility!!
A criminal background investigation and drug test will be administered!!
MUST be a NJ resident OR become one within 1 year of hire.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a Supervisor of Recreation or
other supervisor in an institutional setting, assists in
the organization and implementation of the recreational
program for patients, residents, and/or inmates; does
related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Assists in the planning, organization, and direction of
wholesome and diversional recreational activities to
effect improvement in the physical, mental, and social
well being of participants.
Provides opportunities for creativity, behavioral outlets,
learning and the refinement of physical or social skills;
participates directly in such activities as sports, dramatics,
nature study, social activities, dancing, games, arts, and
crafts in accordance with the participant's need, capabilities,
interests, emotional, and social characteristics.
Takes part in activities with volunteers and other staff
members and enlists their support in order to gain
optimistic response and improvement of the participant.
Prepares reports for the treatment team or staff reflecting
the individual participant's recreations, and indications
of progress or regression.
With the approval of the supervisor, makes arrangements
for movies, dances, live entertainment, and group outings
such as picnics, ballgames, sightseeing, and other
programs, including off grounds trips evening, and weekend
activities when assigned.
Assists in transporting or accompanying participants to
and from recreational areas or activities.
Assists in evaluating the participant's recreational needs,
limitations, capabilities, and when necessary, modifying
the individual's program of activities.
Maintains equipment and supplies.
Assists in preparing order requests for supplies,
and equipment and keeps them at level of needs.
Distribute equipment and supplies as needed.
Assists with the indoor and outdoor programs of
physical education.
Operates motion picture projectors, makes minor
repairs and adjustments, and shows films; assists
in planning, organizing and implementing recreational
programs for employees.
Takes the measures to insure the safety, welfare, and
custody of patients during classes at all times according
to hospital and state standards.
Sees to it that work areas are maintained in a reasonable
clean condition according to institutions and state standards.
Instructs new employees and volunteers when assigned by
the supervisor.
Maintains the required recreational records and reports.
"May be required to engage in lifting clients when working
in a setting which provides direct services to clients who are
non-ambulant, or who are semi-ambulant and/or have severe
physical handicaps."
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIRMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the care
and custody of persons confined in an institution and in
an Activities Department in a LTC facility.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
essential duties of the position.
Special Note: Ability to physically lift, move
and position clients as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the typical interests and skills of normal
individuals as an aid in conducting recreation activities
for typical individuals.
Knowledge of educational, recreational and psychological
theories pertaining to physical education and recreation.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the policies, standards,
and procedures of the particular facility in which employed.
Ability to evaluate the participants' recreational needs
and capabilities; when necessary modifies the program
of activities.
Ability to develop activities or equipment necessary to
conduct recreation activities.
Ability to adapt programs to the specific physical,
emotional, or mental abilities of the participants.
Ability to use judgment in selecting, planning, adapting,
and inventing the type of activity most beneficial to
the participants.
Ability to work with volunteers and members of other
departments.
Ability to learn quickly from written and oral instructions
and from explanations and demonstrations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems
used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or
communicate in English sufficiently to perform the
duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are
eligible as long as they can perform the essential
functions of the job after reasonable accommodation
is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would
cause the employer undue hardship, such persons
may not be eligible.
MUST have experience in an Activity Department in a Long-Term Care Facility!!
A criminal background investigation and drug test will be administered!!
MUST be a NJ resident OR become one within 1 year of hire.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a Supervisor of Recreation or
other supervisor in an institutional setting, assists in
the organization and implementation of the recreational
program for patients, residents, and/or inmates; does
related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Assists in the planning, organization, and direction of
wholesome and diversional recreational activities to
effect improvement in the physical, mental, and social
well being of participants.
Provides opportunities for creativity, behavioral outlets,
learning and the refinement of physical or social skills;
participates directly in such activities as sports, dramatics,
nature study, social activities, dancing, games, arts, and
crafts in accordance with the participant's need, capabilities,
interests, emotional, and social characteristics.
Takes part in activities with volunteers and other staff
members and enlists their support in order to gain
optimistic response and improvement of the participant.
Prepares reports for the treatment team or staff reflecting
the individual participant's recreations, and indications
of progress or regression.
With the approval of the supervisor, makes arrangements
for movies, dances, live entertainment, and group outings
such as picnics, ballgames, sightseeing, and other
programs, including off grounds trips evening, and weekend
activities when assigned.
Assists in transporting or accompanying participants to
and from recreational areas or activities.
Assists in evaluating the participant's recreational needs,
limitations, capabilities, and when necessary, modifying
the individual's program of activities.
Maintains equipment and supplies.
Assists in preparing order requests for supplies,
and equipment and keeps them at level of needs.
Distribute equipment and supplies as needed.
Assists with the indoor and outdoor programs of
physical education.
Operates motion picture projectors, makes minor
repairs and adjustments, and shows films; assists
in planning, organizing and implementing recreational
programs for employees.
Takes the measures to insure the safety, welfare, and
custody of patients during classes at all times according
to hospital and state standards.
Sees to it that work areas are maintained in a reasonable
clean condition according to institutions and state standards.
Instructs new employees and volunteers when assigned by
the supervisor.
Maintains the required recreational records and reports.
"May be required to engage in lifting clients when working
in a setting which provides direct services to clients who are
non-ambulant, or who are semi-ambulant and/or have severe
physical handicaps."
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIRMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the care
and custody of persons confined in an institution and in
an Activities Department in a LTC facility.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
essential duties of the position.
Special Note: Ability to physically lift, move
and position clients as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the typical interests and skills of normal
individuals as an aid in conducting recreation activities
for typical individuals.
Knowledge of educational, recreational and psychological
theories pertaining to physical education and recreation.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the policies, standards,
and procedures of the particular facility in which employed.
Ability to evaluate the participants' recreational needs
and capabilities; when necessary modifies the program
of activities.
Ability to develop activities or equipment necessary to
conduct recreation activities.
Ability to adapt programs to the specific physical,
emotional, or mental abilities of the participants.
Ability to use judgment in selecting, planning, adapting,
and inventing the type of activity most beneficial to
the participants.
Ability to work with volunteers and members of other
departments.
Ability to learn quickly from written and oral instructions
and from explanations and demonstrations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems
used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or
communicate in English sufficiently to perform the
duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are
eligible as long as they can perform the essential
functions of the job after reasonable accommodation
is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would
cause the employer undue hardship, such persons
may not be eligible.
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