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Senior living

Activity Assistant

Senior living, Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

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OPEN/WALK IN INTERVIEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH. 10AM-3PM. ADDRESS: 1400 ROUTE 70. LAKEWOOD, NJ

Perks and Benefits

Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution

Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

An employee engaged scheduling system

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1 year of experience working in a social orrecreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.

At least minimal experience in planning and directingactivities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing specialprograms for residents, families, and staff.

Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easilyunderstood.

Ability to display enthusiasm and a positiveattitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facilityteam members for activity programming.

Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and ableto adjust programming as needed.

Able to respond to resident, family, or teamconcerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concernsto the Administrator as needed.

Ability to represent the Community in a positiveand professional manner.

Current and valid state driver’s license.

Must be able to pass a criminal backgroundclearance.

Essential Functions:

Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.

Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.

Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and LifeProfile of each resident.

Assists the RED in maintaining a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.

Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.

Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.

As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.

As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.

And other duties assigned by supervisor.

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