Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant

** Pay rate up to $16.80/hour**

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row! 87% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

UMC is currently seeking a Activities Assistant for The Shores , our Senior Care Community located in Ocean City, NJ within picturesque Cape May County.

Ocean City was recently recognized by the HomeSnacks data website as "New Jersey's happiest town" based on lower cost of living and unemployment rates and shorter commute times in a recent study. UMC, a seven-time Great Place to Work certified organization, has many opportunities to get you happy in your work and home life in our family-friendly town!

Requirements for an Activities Assistant:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid CNA license in the state of New Jersey
• One year general work experience

Responsibilities for an Activities Assistant:

• Participates in the scheduling of activities and programs within the community, communicates those with residents, encourages participation and participates in assigned programming. Conducts assigned programs including 1 to 1 visits. Assists with field trips and outings.
• Transports residents to and from planned activities within or external to community.
• Maintains resident's attendance. Assists with documentation- daily attendance records and 1 to 1 records.
• Meets with outside local community groups to plan joint projects which benefit community residents as instructed.
• Assures supplies are available for various activities/programs.
• Gives input to residents care planning- assessments, care plan goals and approaches and progress notes.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
  • Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning
  • Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE !
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.