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$40K - 40K a year
Assist in providing physical, social, mental, and spiritual activities tailored to residents' needs to enhance their quality of life.
High school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience in long-term care or dementia care preferred, and a valid NJ driver's license.
Job Description Recreation Assistant - Landing Lane - Full time - $19.00 hourly rate - The areas highest quality nursing care residence providing a warm and compassionate environment to those we serve - 9:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility for 11:30a-7:30p once a week, including every other weekend - 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. Learn why 2025 was our third year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com, one of the leading business journals in the state. BENEFITS: • Medical, dental and vision plans offered • 25 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank • Pension Plan and 403b • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition and wellness reimbursement • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability • Voluntary benefits • Eligibility for annual holiday bonus • Subsidized childcare available • Free meal with every shift worked • We are an 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. • Flu vaccine required during flu season About Us Parker Health Group, Inc. You can make a difference in the field of aging services At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It's the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®! About the Team Parker at Landing Lane nursing care residence Located on Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, Parker at Landing Lane has been providing the highest quality of nursing care in a warm and compassionate, home-like environment since 1907. Our dedicated care partners provide the highest quality of care where personal preferences of the elders we serve are respected and honored. We use a team approach to deliver exceptional care and services to our elders. Through our company culture and the practice of person-centered care, we have created an environment that embraces personal growth and enrichment. As an Eden Alternative®registered home, Parker transforms long-term care environments into person-centered communities that offer varied and meaningful activities.
This job posting was last updated on 1/12/2026