Activities Assistant

Erickson Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision packages

PTO plans

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Food & beverage discounts

Education assistance and courses

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' well-being through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities.

Join the Programming team on a rotating 2-week schedule (10:00–18:30). Compensation is $17–$19 per hour, full-time, based on experience. You will plan and lead programs, escort residents on trips, and report changes to the Programming Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility or related experience preferred.
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents in common areas and rooms using independent judgment.
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions, ensuring their safety.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and volunteers to deliver engaging programs and activities.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences to the Programming Manager.
• Manage program supplies and equipment, ensuring functionality and safety.
• Participate in team discussions on programming, schedules, and resident issues.
• Prepare and implement activity programs based on the Program Manager’s guidance.
• Lead and set up both group and individual activities, motivating and assisting participants.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Education may substitute for experience

Job description

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join us as an Activities Assistant to enhance the well-being of Continuing Care residents through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities. In this role, you will work with the Programming team to tailor therapeutic and recreational activities to residents' needs and interests.

Compensation: $17/HR - $19/HR depending on experience.

This is a full time role, 10am - 6:30pm on a 2 week rotating schedule:

Week 1:

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Week 2:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

***If you like to work every weekend, we can do as follows:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and one other day to be determined

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents in common areas and rooms using independent judgment
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions, ensuring their safety
• Collaborate with team members, management, and volunteers to deliver engaging programs and activities
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences to the Programming Manager
• Manage program supplies and equipment, ensuring functionality and safety
• Participate in team discussions on programming, schedules, and resident issues
• Prepare and implement activity programs based on the Program Manager’s guidance
• Lead and set up both group and individual activities, motivating and assisting participants

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population or in related professional fields (e.g., educators, social workers, rehab professionals); education may substitute for experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility or related experience through college coursework and internships is preferred
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings, is required

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.