2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERN/INTERNSHIP - LTC Recreation Therapy (23757)
Company: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Location: Paramus
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility,
provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and
ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and
community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder
treatment, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County
community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care
Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in
network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans
covering 99.91% of NJ residents. The Medical Center is a
full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, surgical
suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic
services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical
specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. Bergen
New Bridge is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving
the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ
Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare
Equality Index (HEI). BNBMC is looking to hire paid summer interns
across a broad field of functions. Salary is $16.50/hour. We can
provide up to 40 hours per week work schedules. Come join our
winning team for the Summer of 2026! Job Description: Provides
recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director
to be pertinent to resident population. Designs monthly activities
calendar to meet in accordance with comprehensive assessment, the
resident’s interests, physical, mental and psycho-social
well-being. Implements and leads programs that provide stimulation
or solace or promote physical, cognitive and/or emotional health
and enhance each resident’s self-respect, self-expression and
choice. Implements and leads programs utilizing activity zones or
parallel programming concepts to meet the needs of all residents in
the assigned area. Provides appropriate individual resident
interventions in group activities and in unit milieu. Responsible
for activity area (i.e., unit day room, serenity rooms, recreation
wing and auditorium) set-up including moving tables, chairs, and
other furniture/equipment to create the optimal environment for
recreation programs as determined by department Director/Assistant
Director. Participates in activity program development in
conjunction with other Therapeutic Recreation staff. Develops
individual care plans and participates in interdisciplinary care
planning conferences. Documents all designated assessments and
required other required documentation in a standardized format
within the resident’s medical record and ensure compliance with
polices and regulations. Assigned Duties and Tasks: Running
activities for the residents on and off the unit (95% of time)
Complete documentation for the residents, MDS, Care Plans and TR
UDA Create Activity calendar Maintain the unit/ dayroom – seasonal
bulletin boards. Maintain residents' activities attendance
Education Must have completed at least Freshman year of
College/Trade School. High School Diploma Required
Keywords: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, West Hartford , 2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERN/INTERNSHIP - LTC Recreation Therapy (23757), Healthcare , Paramus, Connecticut
