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We at New Pond Village looking for a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team! The Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Activity Assistant's Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Activity Director

We believe in offering our employees meaningful benefits. Below is a sampling of the benefits we offer our associates (Note: All benefits are not available to part timers). To find out more, please apply today!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Spring Health Wellness Program
• aHealthyMe Wellness Program
• 401(k) offering with Auto-enrollment feature
• Life insurance benefit available date of hire, company sponsored.
• Long Term disability, company sponsored.
• Voluntary benefits that include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity
• BJ’s Club membership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working Advantage Discounts: including Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, Hotels, Sporting Events & Online Shopping
• Cell phone discounts with AT&T and Verizon
• Vacation and Health & Wellness paid time off.
• Up to 10 Holidays
• and more!

Activity Assistant Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Knowledge of aging and disability issues helpful. Experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals desirable but not required.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities a plus but all you need is enthusiasm, a creative mind and a desire to make a difference.