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Verified Pay check_circle $16.50 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location West Caldwell, NJ
West Caldwell, New Jersey open_in_new

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Recreation Assistant -
Recreation Assistant

�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.


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Posting ID: 1255385036 Posted: 2026-04-29 Job Title: Recreation Assistant