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Recreation Aide PT

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center
Wayne, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

Make Every Day More Meaningful

Do you enjoy bringing energy, positivity, and a little fun to the people around you? Avalon Rehab & Care Center is looking for a Recreation Aide to join our team and help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents.

In this role, you’ll help plan and facilitate recreational activities that encourage socialization, creativity, movement, and connection. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents and make their days brighter.


Schedule
: Wednesdays through Sundays: 2PM to 7PM


Why Join Avalon?

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

  • A rewarding role where you can build relationships with residents

  • Supportive and team-oriented work environment

  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in healthcare and senior care

  • A position where your personality, creativity, and compassion truly matter

What You’ll Do as a Recreation Aide

  • Assist with planning and leading recreational and social activities for residents

  • Encourage residents to participate in games, crafts, music, entertainment, and group programs

  • Provide one-on-one activities for residents who may prefer individualized engagement

  • Help prepare activity materials, supplies, and the activity area

  • Encourage resident interaction and participation in a positive, welcoming environment

  • Assist with special events, holiday programs, and community activities

  • Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner

  • Observe resident preferences and interests and communicate them to the Recreation/Activities team

  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting activity environment

  • Follow facility policies and resident safety guidelines

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with seniors

  • Creative and comfortable coming up with fun activities and conversation starters

  • Patient, compassionate, and dependable

  • Comfortable working with individuals and small groups

  • A strong communicator and positive team player

  • Able to encourage participation while respecting each resident’s individual preferences

  • Previous experience in recreation, activities, senior living, healthcare, childcare, hospitality, or customer service is a plus, but not required

This could be a great opportunity for someone studying recreation, social work, psychology, education, healthcare, or human services, as well as anyone who simply loves working with people and wants a rewarding part-time position.

If you’re looking for a job where you can leave work knowing you made someone’s day a little better, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Avalon Rehab & Care Center team.


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