Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant Part-time

Activities Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant), Part-time 

Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Activities/Lifestyle Coordinators to become part of our family.

Maplewood at Princeton is currently hiring for a part-time (Saturday) Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant. Apply now to this growing community!

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.  All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities utilizing the HEART philosophy

• Perform daily assessments of residents to determine programs according to individual plan of care

• Facilitate socialization among residents

• Promote activities in a way that piques residents’ interest by using the Staying Connected Form

• Provide input into each resident’s assistance plan

• Plan, coordinate and help implement decorations for special events, seasons and holidays

• Plan weekly out trips

• Identify and place requisitions from supervisor for needed supplies for planned activities

• Provide daily assistance during all meals

• Provide monitoring and direction to residents on the neighborhood to assist with maintaining their prior lifestyle

• Assist with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips

• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident’s needs

• Assist with calendar preparation

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Experience in activity planning with seniors preferred

• Thorough knowledge of dementia related issues

• TRD certification, Associates degree, or additional training in related field preferred

• Minimum of 2 years work related experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferred

• Evidence in creativity

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality

• Driver Requirements: Driver license required with clean driving record. May be required to take driving test