Recreation Assistant - Parker at River Road (Part time)

Job Description

Recreation Assistant - Parker at River Road - Part time - $19 hourly rate - The areas highest quality nursing care residence providing a warm and compassionate homelike community - Mon & Tues 3:30pm-7:30pm & every other weekend 9:00am-5:00pm - Provide activities tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of 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: Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age Friendly 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, may be required to drive company vehicle.
• 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.

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 River Road nursing care residence

Nestled in the suburban community of Piscataway, Parker at River Road is a welcoming and caring home where our employees provide personalized nursing care in a comforting environment for 79 elders. Evergreen Way, located within Parker at River Road, is an innovative memory care neighborhood, designed in the "small home" model. Our dedicated care partners provide the highest quality of care where personal preferences of the elders we serve are respected and honored. Using a team approach, they deliver comprehensive, round-the-clock, exceptional nursing care and services to our elders. As an Eden Alternative® registered home, Parker transforms long-term care environments into person-centered communities that offer varied and meaningful activities.