What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide - Mon-Fri, 10:00am-6:00pm position at Echolake Day Habilitation Center?
We are Echolake Day Habilitation Center in Mountainside, NJ searching for a Recreation Aide or Activity Assistant to join our team. We provide a Day Program service to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and promoting recreation activities, arts & crafts, community trips, sensory training and socialization, etc. on an individual and group basis
- Document attendance and participation level and write progress notes daily.
- Accompany day program participants to and from community outings and from Center to home.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Activities Director.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
- Experience working in the healthcare field, adult day care center or nursing home preferred.
- Experience providing recreation services to individuals with developmental disabilities required.
- Speak and write in English with fluency required. Additional Spanish language skills preferred.
- Be energetic, creative, a team player, and enjoy providing recreation services.
We offer wages commensurate with experience and excellent benefits such as health insurance, pto, paid training, 401k matching, bonus, and more.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
