Activities Assistant The Residence at Basking Ridge

LCB Senior Living • Basking Ridge, NJ

2d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Engagement Assistant at The Residence at Basking Ridge. This part-time role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities and helps create an engaging program that motivates residents to participate. The assistant also supports residents and families, community outings, volunteer programs, the residence store, activity supplies, and related communications. The position may involve driving residents in a van and requires working independently and performing dual tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
• Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills.
• Effective English communication skills, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks and work independently.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.
• Valid driver's license in the state of work, with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by the insurance broker.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, crouching, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
• Suggest ways to improve and expand the Activities Program.
• Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Help maintain adequate supplies within the department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in a van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed