Activities Assistant

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group Life and Voluntary LifeInsurance

Tuition Assistant, Professional Dev.

Generous Paid Time Off and holidays

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance & DiscountPrograms

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC community in Ocean City, NJ, is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead recreational, social, and wellness activities for residents, promote participation, and coordinate events with volunteers.

Requirements include a NJ CNA certification or willingness to obtain, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least one year of healthcare experience. Full-time role with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Current, active New Jersey CNA certification required, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• At least one year of work experience required, preferably in similar healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading recreational, social, and wellness activities
• Promote activities and encourage resident participation
• Transport residents to activities, outings, and appointments as assigned
• Maintain attendance records and activity documentation
• Coordinate events, entertainment, and community programs
• Partner with volunteers and community organizations to enhance programming
• Ensure activity supplies and materials are organized and available
• Support event setup, decorating, and cleanup
• Observe resident interests and provide feedback to support engagement
• Foster a positive, welcoming environment that promotes socialization and wellbeing.
• Provide general assistance during activities and events

Skills

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Jersey CNA certification

Job description

Activities Assistant

$17.49 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience and license| Full-Time

The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ

Start anewcareer as an Activities Assistant withThe Shores, aUMCcommunity!

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: In a mission-driven and innovative organization
• Competitive Pay: $17.49 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience and license
  • Without CNA: $17.49 - $18.49 per hour, based on experience
  • With CNA: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-Time | Varied flexible scheduling with weekend and holiday rotation
• Great Benefits: Reflective of our deep appreciation for our employees
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Assist with planning and leading recreational, social, and wellness activities
• Promote activities and encourage resident participation
• Transport residents to activities, outings, and appointments as assigned
• Maintain attendance records and activity documentation
• Coordinate events, entertainment, and community programs
• Partner with volunteers and community organizations to enhance programming
• Ensure activity supplies and materials are organized and available
• Support event setup, decorating, and cleanup
• Observe resident interests and provide feedback to support engagement
• Foster a positive, welcoming environment that promotes socialization and wellbeing.
• Provide general assistance during activities and events

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Current, active New Jersey CNA certification required, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire
• At least one year of work experience required, preferably in similar healthcare setting

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life andVoluntary LifeInsurance
• Tuition Assistant, Professional Development and E-Learning
• GenerousPaid Time Offand 9 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.