Job Information
Erickson Living Activities Assistant Full Time in New Providence, New Jersey
Location:
Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living
Lantern Hill is a luxurious 20-acre continuing care retirement community located in Union County, New Jersey in the borough of New Providence. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.
Our Program Assistant/Activities Assistant is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Compensation : Starting at $17.00 per hour with experience.
Schedule : Sunday - Thursday 9:30AM - 6:00PM
How you will make an impact:
Leading group and individual activities in both structured and impromptu activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.
Working collaboratively with other team members, volunteers, families, and community groups
Planning and preparing various activity programs
Generating activity supply lists and maintain supplies and equipment
Maintaining proper documentation, including daily attendance sheets.
Participating in team discussions regarding activity programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident concerns
What we offer:
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO for employees who work 30 hours or more per week.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available for employees who work 30 hours or more per week.
Discounted meals in our restaurants.
A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
What you will need:
High school diploma or GED .
An associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility highly preferred.
Experience working with the elderly is preferred.
A passion for caring for seniors.
Friendly and energetic communication skills.
Weekend & Holiday availability.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a 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. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.