Activity Aide — Patient Recreation

Job overview

The Activity Aide — Patient Recreation role is onsite in Newark, OH. Compensation is not specified. The aide supports patients at Newark Rehabilitation, which describes its work as providing care and support through a healthcare team. The aide helps create engaging activities tailored to patients’ needs, interests, and abilities. By supporting and supervising participation, documenting progress, and coordinating with the therapy team, the role contributes to patient well-being and activity programs aligned with individual goals.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning and implementing recreational activities such as arts and crafts, games, and excursions
• support and supervise patients during activities to help ensure safety and well-being
• maintain records of participation, progress, and feedback
• collaborate with the therapy team to adapt activities to patient goals and outcomes
• participate in meetings and contribute to activity programs and policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity aide

patient recreation

newark oh

newark rehabilitation

full-time

recreational activities

arts and crafts

games and excursions

patient supervision

activity documentation

therapy team collaboration

personalized activity plans

high school diploma required

healthcare setting preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; previous experience in healthcare, geriatric care, or recreational therapy preferred.

About the employer

Newark Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.