Activities Assistant - Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Spring Oak Senior Living · Lakewood, NJ

Pay
$16-$17/hr
Schedule
Afternoon
Job type
Part time
Posted
4d ago
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What they're looking for

  • Schedule: mon to Fri, approx. 1pm to 6pm; occasional Sundays preferred

About the job

Activities Assistant - Part Time

The Lakewood Courtyard, a Spring Oak Senior Living Community is looking for a warm, patient, and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team.

This position will support the Activities Department with daily programming throughout the community, with a special focus on engaging residents who may have memory loss, dementia, or other cognitive changes and benefit from additional encouragement and personalized activities.

Responsibilities:

    • Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community.
    • Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and friendly reminders.
    • Provide support during group activities to help residents feel included and successful.
    • Lead small-group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges.
    • Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement.
    • Help create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment for all residents.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is strongly preferred.
    • Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living or assisted living preferred.
    • Dementia care training or certification, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Dementia Care Specialist, or a related dementia training certificate, is a plus but not required.
    • Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

Schedule:

    • Part-time
    • Monday-Friday: Approximately 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Flexibility to work occasional Sundays preferred.

At Spring Oak Senior Living, we believe meaningful activities and personal connections make a difference in the lives of our residents. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with seniors and is passionate about helping them stay active, engaged, and connected.

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