Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant
$17.49 - $18.65 per hour, based on experience | Full-Time
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860

Join our Activities team at Bristol Glen in Newton. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $17.49-$18.65 per hour, based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more. Enjoy daytime hours from 9am-5:30pm. 

About the Community
Bristol Glen is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a full continuum of care. Our Activities team plays an essential role in bringing joy, connection, and purpose to residents across every level of care.

What you'll do:

• Facilitate engaging group programs, special events, and community outings for residents
• Encourage resident participation and provide support to help everyone engage comfortably
• Assist with resident transportation for scheduled activities and off-site events
• Maintain attendance records and help identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement
• Build relationships with community partners to expand activity offerings and enhance resident experiences
• Organize, inventory, and replenish activity materials and supplies as needed
• Communicate resident interests, participation levels, and well-being observations with the interdisciplinary team
• Help create a welcoming, active environment that supports residents' social, emotional, and recreational wellness

What you'll need:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• At least one year of work experience

Preferred:

• Current New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification
• Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting

Pay and benefits:

• $17.49 to $18.65 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 9am-5:30pm
• Every other weekend required

Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference

Before you start: This role requires a drug test, a background check, and a flu vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested.

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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