Activities Assistant – Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Spring Oak Senior LivingLakewood, New JerseyJob.bopublished 10/18/2026

Your tasks

  • Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community.
  • Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and friendly reminders.
  • Provide support during group activities to help residents feel included and successful.
  • Lead small-group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges.
  • Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement.
  • Help create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment for all residents.

Requirements

  • Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living or assisted living preferred.
  • Dementia care training or certification, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Dementia Care Specialist, or a related dementia training certificate, is a plus but not required.
  • Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

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Schedule

  • Part-time
  • Monday–Friday: Approximately 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Flexibility to work occasional Sundays preferred.