Activities Assistant

Oasis at Crescent; Delair Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis at Crescent, a welcoming assisted living community in New Jersey, seeks an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to support our life-enrichment team in creating engaging programs that inspire residents and foster connection.

Full-time role includes planning daily activities and outings, coordinating calendars and logistics, driving to events when needed, and collaborating with the Activities Director. Requires a high school diploma or GED; CPR/First Aid and dementia certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related coursework is a plus.
• Experience with seniors in activities or caregiving preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred.
• Creative, energetic, and organized with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable leading group activities and one-on-one sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading a variety of daily activities, events, and outings for residents
• Foster resident participation and engagement with a warm, inclusive approach
• Help create monthly activity calendars and coordinate logistics (materials, transportation, staffing)
• Willing to drive the bus to planned events or other outings
• Support with holiday and special event planning, including themed parties and guest entertainment
• Maintain documentation for resident attendance and activity preferences
• Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop new programs based on resident interests
• Occasionally transport residents to local events or appointments (if applicable)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Job description

Job Title: Activities Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Includes some evenings and weekends

Join Our Caring Community!

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older adults? Do you enjoy planning events, building relationships, and bringing joy to others? Oasis at the Crescent, a welcoming and vibrant assisted living community, is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to support our life-enrichment team in creating engaging programs that inspire, entertain, and connect our residents. Candidate with a flexable schedule, to shadow the Director is perferred

Hourly rate $15.92 - $17

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading a variety of daily activities, events, and outings for residents

• Foster resident participation and engagement with a warm, inclusive approach

• Help create monthly activity calendars and coordinate logistics (materials, transportation, staffing)

• Willing to drive the bus to planned events or other outings

• Support with holiday and special event planning, including themed parties and guest entertainment

• Maintain documentation for resident attendance and activity preferences

• Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop new programs based on resident interests

• Occasionally transport residents to local events or appointments (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in recreation, gerontology, or a related field is a plus

• Previous experience working with seniors, ideally in an activities or caregiving role

• Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred

• Creative, energetic, and organized with strong interpersonal skills

• Comfortable leading group activities and one-on-one sessions

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Valid driver’s license