Activity Assistant

Sinceri Senior Living; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1% quarterly wage increase

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Employee scheduling system

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, &

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Market

Walking Spree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Lakewood, New Jersey, is seeking an energetic activities coordinator to plan and run engaging programs for residents. You will work with the Resident Experience Director to ensure activities meet state requirements and promote wellness, with opportunities to lead and involve family participation.

The role emphasizes planning, communication, and a positive attitude while coordinating with staff, volunteers, and transportation for off-site events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Some experience planning and directing activities for elderly residents and events for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills with clear, pleasant directions.
• Ability to promote activities and enlist staff support for programming.
• Must be able to pass criminal background clearance and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning activities that support residents’ quality of life and meet state requirements.
• Follow and implement the Calendar of Events to create an active, social, and creative environment.
• Maintain updated social history and Life Profile for each resident.
• Support the Better Health for a Better Self program to meet wellness needs.
• Meet new residents and families to introduce the activity program and encourage participation.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and submit monthly needs to the RED.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of holiday parties and events.
• Operate and drive the community bus for outings or programs off-site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Team coordination

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living.

Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Perks and Benefits

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Current and valid state driver’s license. Must be at least 26 years of age for any driving requirements.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.

Essential Functions

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
• Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.
• Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assists the RED in maintaining a successful "Better Health for a Better Self" program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.
• As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.