Activity Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
The Activity Assistant implements assigned activities and programs to meet residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities, and encourages residents to participate each day. The position is based at 567 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey, and is regular part-time employment scheduled for at least 22.5 and fewer than 30 hours per week. Compensation is up to $18 per hour. The role assists with activity planning, resident histories and profiles, activity set-up and clean-up, and preparation and distribution of a monthly social program calendar. The assistant keeps residents engaged between planned activities, drives the community vehicle for resident outings, attends scheduled in-service training, and follows applicable regulations and community policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to learn new applications.
- Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
- Ability to work at least one weekend day.
- Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, smelling, and using fine and gross motor skills.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with seniors and/or leading activities.
- High school diploma or higher education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementing activities that meet residents’ needs and interests.
- Assist with creating resident histories and profiles with resident and family involvement.
- Set up and clean up scheduled daily activities.
- Assist with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributing it to community personnel and residents.
- Keep residents engaged between planned social activities.
- Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
- Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free parking
- Employee referral bonus
- Resident referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
