Activities Assistant

Ciel Princeton LLC•Monmouth Junction, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community.

Requirements

Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.
Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
Preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members and cultivate staff involvement in activities.
Communicate activity programs and upcoming events to department supervisors.
Create daily/monthly activity calendars that reflect resident interests, including dates, times, and locations of programs.
Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events, and decorate the community accordingly.
Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly to share ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding services, and submit feedback to the Executive Director.
Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities within budgetary guidelines.
Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance.
Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects.
Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, services, healthcare services overall, residents, and employees.
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.