Activities Assistant at Ciel of Cedar Mill

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Program Development, Coordination, Volunteer Recruitment, Training, Event Hosting, Calendar Creation, Budget Management, Transportation Arrangement, Resident Engagement, Staff Involvement Cultivation, Communication, Supervision, Leadership, Delegation, Physical Stamina, English Proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION: Life Enrichment Assistant REPORTS TO: Director of Life Enrichment FLSA: Hourly Hours: Per Diem, Weekends OUR MISSION: We focus on providing genuine hospitality and five-star quality care. POSITION SUMMARY The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer members and the cultivation of staff involvement in activities. Communicate to the department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events. Create daily/monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, time, and location of programs. Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event. Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding the services provided at the community (resident council or town hall meetings). Submit resident feedback to Executive Director for correction or staff recognition. Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines. Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance, as needed. Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects. Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, the services provided, healthcare services overall, the residents and employees. Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor. #CB Requirements EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults. Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people. Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects. Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred. Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled. Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities. Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. Sit – sit infrequently. Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses. Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices. Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.

Responsibilities

The Life Enrichment Assistant develops and coordinates activity programs reflecting resident interests across physical, social, intellectual, and artistic facets, both inside and outside the community. This role also involves recruiting and training volunteers, communicating program schedules, hosting special events, and managing activity supplies within budget.