Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Van Dyk Health Care; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Memory Care Activities Assistant to join their award-winning team in Hawthorne, NJ. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with older adults, developing and implementing engaging programs that cater to their emotional and social needs. With a strong emphasis on compassion and creativity, the ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values family and community. Enjoy competitive wages, a variety of employee benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. If you are passionate about enhancing the well-being of others, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals provided

Paid rest breaks

Free uniforms for certain positions

Holiday raffles/gifts

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience with arts, crafts, music a plus but not required.
• Compassionate, dependable, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful programs and activities.
• Ensure the emotional, physical, recreational, social and spiritual needs of residents are met.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Experience with arts and crafts

Job description

Van Dyk Park Place in Hawthorne, NJ is accepting applications for a Memory CareActivities Assistant.

When searching for your next career, pick the company that has award-winning staff. Our secret is simple. A 72-year legacy of service, Great Place to Work certified for 7 years in a row, and family values that still matter. Apply today!

Pay: DOE $15.49 - $16 p/h

Part Time Shift 9:00am-5:00pm

Must be able to work minimum Every Other Weekend

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Experience with arts, crafts, music a plus but not required. We will train the right person.
• Compassionate, dependable, with excellent communications skills
• Ability to build relationships with our residents to ensure their needs are being met.
• Self-starter who is eager to take initiative, pays attention to details and exceeds customer expectations.
• Exhibits a high level of energy and creativity.

Responsibilities:

Ideal candidate will enjoy working with older adults. You will be able to develop and implement meaningful programs and activities to ensure the emotional, physical, recreational, social and spiritual needs of our residents are met and maintained on an individual and group basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages, employee referral bonus, customer appreciation employee bonus
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time/part-time staff), paid orientation, invitations to professional events
• Free meals provided, paid rest breaks, free uniforms for certain positions, holiday raffles/gifts, freeThanksgiving turkey
• Innovative recognition programs for performance and years of service, active suggestion programs and staff surveys for workplace enhancement, birthday parties, employee appreciation events (NYC cruise for long-term staff).