Activities Assistant – Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Spring Oak Senior Living; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Oak Senior Living's Lakewood Courtyard is seeking a warm, patient Activities Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. You will support daily programming, engage residents, especially those with memory loss, and help create a welcoming, active community.

The role emphasizes small-group and one-on-one activities, collaboration with the Activities Director and nursing staff, and connecting residents to programs through visits and reminders.

Qualifications

• Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
• 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 CDP or 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.

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.

Skills

Memory care experience

Senior living / caregiver

Dementia care training

Patience

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Activities Assistant – Part Time

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.

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.

Preferred 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.

Schedule:

• Part-time

• Monday–Friday: Approximately 1:0 0 PM – 6:00 PM

• Flexibility to work occasional Sundays preferred.

$16 - $17 an hour

At Spring Oak Senior Living, we believe meaningful activities and personal connections make a difference in the lives of our residents. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with seniors and is passionate about helping them stay active, engaged, and connected.