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.  Come join our winning team for the Summer of 2025. 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.

TASKS/ASSIGNED DUTIES

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. 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