Activities Associate

Erickson Senior Living • New Providence, NJ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Activities Associate (Intermissions Associate) at Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living. In this role, you will bring compassion to residents and family members in our intermissions program, who deal with the challenges of dementia. Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, part of Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. The company helps people live better lives by fulfilling its promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with them. Erickson Senior Living's national network of managed communities has been devoted to helping people live better lives since 1983, serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees. The company fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, and is committed to providing flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities for learning and growth.

Requirements

• Patience, flexibility, and the sincere interest and desire to work with residents affected by dementia.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Organizational skills are required.
• Basic computer experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Programming/activity experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead social activity-based programming for Intermission participants.
• Adopt a person-centered approach and an environment that supports the needs of each individual resident.
• Design and implement creative programming.
• Assist in program operation by leading activities and transport residents to and from programs.
• Engage in mealtime preparations.
• Complete daily attendance records.
• Attend in-services and other training to increase job knowledge and skills in working with participants.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.
• Work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more.

What This Job Offers

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