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Recreation Assistant

Parker Life
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 2/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant position at Parker Life?

Recreation Assistant - Landing Lane - Per Diem - $19.00 hourly rate - The areas highest quality nursing care residence providing a warm and compassionate environment to those we serve - (2) shifts monthly, 9a-5p, 11:30a-7:30p, or 5p-9p shifts including weekends as needed - The Recreation Assistant will provide activities of a physical, social, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of our residents to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life.

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BENEFITS: Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool facilities and we are equal opportunity employer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School graduate or GED.
  • Minimum one year experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
  • Current NJ driver’s license in good standing required.
  • Knowledge of audio-visual equipment, scanner, photocopying and laminating machine, die-cut equipment, resident bus equipment and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Salary : $19

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