Activities Assistant (per diem)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Bridgewater, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs to foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Our Life Enrichment Leaders set a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest.

Requirements

Minimum six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment required
CPR and AED certification required (must be attained in first 60 days of Employment).
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
Activities certification desired

Responsibilities

Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
Continuously gauges resident’s interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and professional development.
Shares successful activity blueprints with team residents and participates in best practices calls.
Partners with team, residents and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs.
May participate in award winning WAVES pool program.
May run family support groups.
Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Enters assessments into company software as needed.
Other duties as assigned.