Activities Assistant- FULL TIME

Mira Vie at Manalapan•Englishtown, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant for our Mira Vie Assisted Living at Manalapan, NJ. We are passionate about personal and professional growth and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired. The Activities Assistant is responsible for all resident activities in our Memory Care unit, including coordinating internal and external activities, creating the monthly activity calendar, arranging outside entertainment, assessing resident preferences, guiding programs to meet their needs, and communicating with the management company on all appropriate matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Social Service, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Completes the Personal Well-Being Profile and meets with all new residents within 7 days of move-in to determine their activity preferences and orients them to the activity program.
Follows the schedule with minimal changes and cancellations, arranging entertainment within budget for resident enjoyment.
Promotes all activities to improve resident participation and complies with spending budgets for activity supplies and entertainment.
Participates in quarterly marketing events that involve resident entertainment, including planning, advertising, set-up, and clean-up.
Schedules resident outings, including sightseeing, destination, and medical trips, and organizes transportation.
Ensures safe work practices and manages unsafe actions, complying with Safety Committee Standards.
Assists with investigations, return to work, and management of injured workers when workplace injuries occur.
Fosters teamwork, shows initiative, assists others beyond job responsibilities, and maintains a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.