Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant
$16.24 - $17.55 per hour, based on experience| Full-Time Mon-Fri
Bristol Glen, a UMC community | Newton, NJ

Start a new career as an Activities Assistant with Bristol Glen, a UMC community!

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years , and 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work they do. With more than a century of service in New Jersey, our community offers a rewarding environment where your work truly matters.

• Meaningful Impact: In a mission-driven and innovative organization
• Competitive Pay: $16.24 - $17.55 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-Time| Monday - Friday with every other weekend, 9am-5:30pm
• Great Benefits: Reflective of our deep appreciation for our employees
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours 

What You'll Do: 

• Plan and support engaging resident activities, events, and enrichment programs
• Encourage participation and help create a fun, welcoming community environment
• Lead group activities and assist with special events and outings
• Transport residents to activities, appointments, and community events as needed
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and required documentation
• Coordinate with volunteers, community partners, and team members to enhance programming
• Build positive relationships with residents while supporting their engagement, well-being, and quality of life

What You'll Need: 

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Current and active New Jersey CNA certification (preferred)
• At least one year of work experience required, preferably in similar healthcare setting
• Strong communication and time management skills

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistant, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

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.