Activities Assistant (weekends PER DIEM) - Livingston Post-Acute Care

To assist the Activities Director in the planning, organizing and directing of a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social and spiritual needs to all residents of the facility. Assist the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and their families in the exploration of appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.

Spring Hills Post Acute Care of Livingston:

Luxury amenities and first-rate assisted living services including memory care…that’s Spring Hills. Our assisted senior living in Livingston, NJ brings a new dimension to senior care.

Perks:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 401k

· Sign on Bonus (FT only)

· Holiday Pay

· Paid Time Off

Job Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.

· Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.

· Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.

· Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.

· Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

· Excellent creative and communication skills.

· Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.

· Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.

· General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.

· Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.

· Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.

· Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

· Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

· Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

· Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

· Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.