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Activities Assistant – Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Lakewood, NJOnsitePart TimePosted 20 days ago

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Required skills

  • Activities Assistant
  • Part Time
  • Afternoon Shift
  • Resident Engagement
  • Group Activities
  • One-on-One Activities
  • Patient
  • Compassionate

Nice to have

  • Memory Care Residents
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Activity Aide
  • CNA
  • Caregiver

Role summary

The Lakewood Courtyard, a Spring Oak Senior Living Community, is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant for the afternoon shift (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday). This role supports the Activities Department by assisting with daily programming, encouraging resident participation, and leading small-group and one-on-one activities, with a special focus on residents experiencing memory loss or cognitive changes. The ideal candidate is warm, patient, energetic, and compassionate, with preferred experience in memory care and a background in caregiving or similar roles. Dementia care training is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

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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