Activities Assistant - Full Time

Spring Oak Senior Living; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lakewood Courtyard is seeking a warm, patient Activities Assistant to engage residents and support daily programming throughout the community. The role focuses on residents with memory loss, dementia, or cognitive changes, providing encouragement and personalized activities.

You will collaborate with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from extra engagement, while creating a positive, welcoming environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimers is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living or assisted living preferred.
• Dementia care training or certification (CDP, Dementia Care Specialist, or related) is a plus but not required.
• Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and reminders.
• Provide support during group activities to help residents feel included and successful.
• Lead small-group and one-on-one activities for residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges.
• Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement.

Skills

Memory care

Dementia care

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Dementia care training/certification

Job description

The Lakewood Courtyard, a Spring Oak Senior Living Community is looking for a warm, patient, and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team.

This position will support the Activities Department with daily programming throughout the community, with a special focus on engaging residents who may have memory loss, dementia, or other cognitive changes and benefit from additional encouragement and personalized activities.

$17 - $18 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community.

• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and friendly reminders.

• Provide support during group activities to help residents feel included and successful.

• Lead small-group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges.

• Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement.

• Help create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment for all residents.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is strongly preferred.

• Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living or assisted living preferred.

• Dementia care training or certification, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Dementia Care Specialist, or a related dementia training certificate, is a plus but not required.

• Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

Why Join Lakewood Courtyard?

Make a meaningful difference helping seniors stay active, connected, and independent. Locally owned and managed by the same leadership for over 21 years, Lakewood Courtyard offers a friendly, supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 after six months of employment

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.