Activities Assistant, Full-time - MUST have dementia training!

Lions Gate CCRC; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents. This engaging role involves planning and implementing diverse activities, from arts and crafts to educational programs, ensuring that every resident feels included and valued. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in therapeutic recreation, particularly with dementia training, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community that honors traditions while providing exceptional care and support to its residents.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniform Allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in therapeutic recreation/activities in a geriatric environment.
• Excellent communication skills and safety-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements unit activity programs for residents.
• Encourages participation in group and individual activities.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation/activities experience

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Dementia training

Job description

Activities Assistant, Full-time - MUST have dementia training!

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Job Description

The Activities Assistant assists with quality of life for our residents. He/she plans and implements unit activity programs as well as assists and evaluates large group activities. This role supports the needs of our residents by adaptation to programs and offers educational, spiritual, exercise, mental and other forms of activities for the benefit of Lions Gate Residents.

Voorhees, NJ 08043

Posted: 05/01/2025

Employment: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per Hour

Department: Activities

Experience: Intermediate

The Activities Assistant assists with quality of life for our residents. He/she plans and implements unit activity programs as well as assists and evaluates large group activities. This role supports the needs of our residents by adaptation to programs and offers educational, spiritual, exercise, mental and other forms of activities for the benefit of Lions Gate Residents.

Responsibilities

• Updates the Resident Activities Board daily and hangs calendars and special notices throughout campus per Director's request.
• Delivers newspapers, packages, mail, and email to residents in a timely manner.
• Prepares all supplies in readiness for activities as needed.
• Purchases and maintains program supplies and work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports broken equipment or other equipment needing to be purchased to Director of Activities.
• Provides 1 to 1 activities for residents who stay in their own room by choice or due to health reasons.
• Plans, develops, and implements programs on units and helps with large programs and functions.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts and crafts, outings, religious services, intellectual/educational activities, community service, recreational, etc.
• Assists with organizing and supervision of volunteers.
• Assists with planning and implementing outings.
• May assist in Safe Haven (our Dementia Program) when needed.
• If required, takes turns caring for any animal that becomes a Lions Gate pet based on the state requirement of pet therapy, including feeding, providing water, cleaning, or walking the animal.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner (state, federal, & departmental).
• Participates in Care Plan meetings as a team member and provides activity interventions on Care Plan goals.
• Provides written documentation of residents' care, achievements, decline, or other pertinent information.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in therapeutic recreation/activities in a geriatric environment or similar capacity with the elderly (preferred).
• Safety and customer service oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Obey dietary laws for maintaining a Kosher environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of dementia training.

Company Description

Lions Gate is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community rooted in Jewish traditions and values, dedicated to providing a high standard of living and honoring Jewish faith traditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Uniform Allowance
• Pension