Senior Living Activities Coordinator | Growth & Benefits

Erickson Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision packages

PTO plans

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Food & beverage discounts

Education assistance and courses

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' well-being through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities.

Join the Programming team on a rotating 2-week schedule (10:00–18:30). Compensation is $17–$19 per hour, full-time, based on experience. You will plan and lead programs, escort residents on trips, and report changes to the Programming Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility or related experience preferred.
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents in common areas and rooms using independent judgment.
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions, ensuring their safety.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and volunteers to deliver engaging programs and activities.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences to the Programming Manager.
• Manage program supplies and equipment, ensuring functionality and safety.
• Participate in team discussions on programming, schedules, and resident issues.
• Prepare and implement activity programs based on the Program Manager’s guidance.
• Lead and set up both group and individual activities, motivating and assisting participants.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Education may substitute for experience

Job description

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' well-being through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities.

Join the Programming team on a rotating 2-week schedule (10:00–18:30). Compensation is $17–$19 per hour, full-time, based on experience. You will plan and lead programs, escort residents on trips, and report changes to the Programming Manager.