Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant Part Time

Job Title: Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Employment Type: Part-time
Department: Lifestyle

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

The Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant will assist the Program (Lifestyle) Director with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities for the residents in the Vistas programs which will enable each resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the residence and the community, in order to sustain and promote the resident potential and a sense of usefulness to self and others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns  Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skill
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
• Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.