Activities Assistant

Viva Senior Living At Sewell; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living At Sewell in Mantua Township, NJ is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance residents' daily lives through engaging activities aligned with Viva’s philosophies. You will plan, organize, and implement a variety of activities to maximize resident adjustment, healthy lifestyle, and social satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be able to read/write/speak English, and work well with peers in a compassionate, dignified manner while adhering to

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Able to work well with peers in a congenial environment and maintain compassion and dignity for residents.
• Must adhere to attendance policies and facility procedures.
• Must be able to respond in exigent circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating an engaging, home-like atmosphere by planning, organizing, and implementing activities for residents.
• Conduct a variety of activities as directed by the Activity Director.
• Uphold resident morale by offering engaging activities and providing appropriate supervision.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and refer to the schedule on the bulletin board.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The essential functions of the job for the Activity Assistant , requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:

Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

Must possess , at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED

Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.

In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.

Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist with creating an engaging, home like atmosphere while planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of activities for the residents in accordance with Viva Senior Living’s philosophies to maximize resident adjustment, healthy lifestyle, and social satisfaction.

Conduct a variety of activities for the residents and their visiting family members or friends as directed by Activity Director

Uphold morale of residents by offering adequate and diversified engaging activities and plan sufficient supervision for each activity

Inform all residents of upcoming activities referring to the schedule of events on the bulletin board.