Activities Assistant The Residence at Basking Ridge
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 ideal candidate will assist in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of all residence activities, fostering a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families. Responsibilities also include assisting with transportation, volunteer programs, the residence store, maintaining supplies, creating newsletters/calendars, attending training, and driving residents as needed.
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 drivers 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.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
- Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
- Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
