Activity Assistant

Bear Creek; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent senior living community in West Windsor is looking for an Activities Assistant to join its team. The role involves planning and overseeing resident activities, requiring strong verbal and written communication skills along with a degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates will have experience in assisted living settings and the ability to motivate older adults. This position offers a chance to make a direct impact on the lives of residents, supported by a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs for residents.
• Attend community functions and help coordinate events.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours for activity events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Motivation of older adults

Organizational skills

Creative ability

Delegation skills

Consensus building

Education

Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Seaton Senior Living

Seaton Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, is a recognized industry leader in performance, innovation, and lifestyle personalization. As one of the nation’s leading senior living operators, Seaton Senior Living serves nearly 2,000 residents across the Mid Atlantic. Our communities are located throughout the Mid Atlantic—including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virigina, and Maryland—where we are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our residents through operational excellence, personalized care, and a commitment to enriching lives every day.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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