Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

Recreation Assistant

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey  •  $16.50/hr  •  Onsite  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

“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:

  1. Assists Residents to and from social, cultural and therapeutic programs.
  2. Meet with new admissions to make a mini assessment on their leisure interest and pursuits.
  3. Present an energetic outlook to encourage active Resident participation.
  4. Keep a daily log of those who participate in programs.
  5. 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.

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

About Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey provides hospitality, healing and hope to those in New Jersey who hurt, who are in need or who have limited choices, regardless of religious affiliation or background. Through a multi-channel, social ministry program, LSMNJ addresses diverse critical human care needs for people across the state of New Jersey.

Our Mission

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, and in response to God’s love as revealed in the Gospel, the mission of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is to serve those in New Jersey who hurt, who are in need, or who have limited choices.

Our Programs and Services:

Affordable Family & Senior Housing: Birchwood at Old Bridge Senior Apartments in Old Bridge, NJ; Lutheran Senior Residence at Pennsauken, NJ; Mirota Senior Residence in Whitehouse Station, NJ; Mt. Olive Senior Residences I & II in Flanders, NJ; Roosevelt Solar Village in Roosevelt, NJ; South Plainfield Senior Residence in South Plainfield, NJ; Lutheran Social Ministries of Camden Family Housing in Camden, NJ; Peapack Gladstone Family Housing in Peapack, NJ; Project Home in Jersey City, NJ; Sterling Village in Piscataway, NJ, and West Hanover Street Apartments in Trenton, NJ.

Community Outreach and Engagement: Journey Hospice; LSMNJ Disaster Recovery; Immigration Legal Services; Lutherans Feeding Friends; Lutheran Learning; and SpiriCare Home Services.

Community Residential Services: Luther Haven in Asbury Park, NJ

Senior Healthcare & Retirement Living: Crane’s Mill Retirement Community, West Caldwell, NJ; Lutheran Senior LIFE in Jersey City, NJ

Management Services and the Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey Foundation are located in Burlington, NJ.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Burlington, New Jersey
Year Founded
1904
Website
lsmnj.org
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