Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant Part-time

Maplewood Senior Living; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant to facilitate engaging activities for seniors in their Princeton community. This role involves creative planning and implementation of diverse programs that foster social, cultural, and intellectual engagement among residents, enhancing their quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity planning with seniors preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia-related issues.
• Minimum of 2 years in dementia care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for residents.
• Assist residents during meals and activities.
• Coordinate special events and outings.

Skills

Creativity

Organization

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Category: Administration/Customer Services

Requisition Number: ACTIV011570

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Princeton New Jersey
1 Hospital Dr
Plainsboro, NJ 08536, USA

Princeton New Jersey
1 Hospital Dr
Plainsboro, NJ 08536, USA

Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Activities/Lifestyle Coordinators to become part of our family.

Maplewood at Princeton is currently hiring for a part-time (Saturday) Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant. Apply now to this growing community!

The Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant will assist the Program (Lifestyle) Director with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities for the residents in the Vistas programs which will enable each resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the residence and the community, in order to sustain and promote the resident potential and a sense of usefulness to self and others.All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan and implement activities utilizing the HEART philosophy

Perform daily assessments of residents to determine programs according to individual plan of care

Promote activities in a way that piques residents’ interest by using the Staying Connected Form

Provide input into each resident’s assistance plan

Plan, coordinate and help implement decorations for special events, seasons and holidays

Plan weekly out trips

Identify and place requisitions from supervisor for needed supplies for planned activities

Provide daily assistance during all meals

Provide monitoring and direction to residents on the neighborhood to assist with maintaining their prior lifestyle

Assist with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips

Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident’s needs

Assist with calendar preparation

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Experience in activity planning with seniors preferred

Thorough knowledge of dementia related issues

TRD certification, Associates degree, or additional training in related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years work related experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferred

Evidence in creativity

Demonstrated organizational skills

Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality

Driver Requirements: Driver license required with clean driving record. May be required to take driving test

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

2 years:

Work related experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care and activity planning.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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