Activities Assistant Van Driver The Residence at Basking Ridge

LCB Senior Living • Basking Ridge, NJ

8d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Engagement Assistant at The Residence at Basking Ridge. This is a part-time position offering a rewarding role working with seniors. The role involves assisting in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of all residence activities, maintaining positive relationships with residents and families, and assisting with transportation and various other duties to enhance the residents' experience.

Requirements

• The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
• Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
• Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
• A valid driver's license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by our insurance broker.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintain a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Driving residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED