Activities Assistant - Van Dyk Park Place

Van Dyk Health Care • Hawthorne, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Van Dyk Park Place in Hawthorne, NJ is accepting applications for an Activities Assistant. The ideal candidate is dynamic, driven, and motivated for success. This is an immediate opportunity with competitive pay and a generous paid-time-off package. Join a fun team that works closely together to provide excellent care for seniors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Compassionate, dependable, with excellent communications skills.
• Ability to build relationships with our residents to ensure their needs are being met.
• Self-starter who is eager to take initiative, pays attention to details and exceeds customer expectations.
• Exhibits a high level of energy and creativity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with arts, crafts, music a plus but not required. We will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful programs and activities to ensure the emotional, physical, recreational, social and spiritual needs of our residents are met and maintained on an individual and group basis.
• Enjoy working with older adults.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous paid-time-off package
• Employee referral bonus
• Customer appreciation employee bonus
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time/part-time staff)
• Paid orientation
• Invitations to professional events
• Free meals provided
• Paid rest breaks
• Free uniforms for certain positions
• Holiday raffles/gifts
• Free Thanksgiving turkey
• Innovative recognition programs for performance and years of service
• Active suggestion programs and staff surveys for workplace enhancement
• Birthday parties
• Employee appreciation events (NYC cruise for long-term staff).

What This Job Offers

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