Activities Assistant

Viva Senior Living; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Mantua Township, NJ is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director by planning and coordinating a variety of resident activities. You will help create a warm, home-like atmosphere and ensure activities align with the facility's standards.

The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work well with peers while showing compassion and respect for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must adhere to attendance policies.
• Must maintain compassion and dignity for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating an engaging, home-like atmosphere and plan activities.
• Conduct activities for residents and visitors as directed by Activity Director.
• Uphold morale and provide adequate supervision for activities.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities via the bulletin board.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Activities

REPORTS TO: Activities Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• 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.