Activities Associate (Per Diem)

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New Providence, NJ Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Location:

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as an Activities Associate (Intermissions Associate). In this role, you can bring their gift of compassion to our residents and family members in our intermissions program, who deal with the challenges of dementia.

What we offer

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
  • 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  • Compensation: Starting at $18.00 per hour with experience.

Schedule: Per Diem/On-Call Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

How you will make an impact

  • Lead social activity-based programming for Intermission participants.
  • Adopt a person-centered approach and an environment that supports the needs of each individual resident.
  • Assist with designing and implementing creative programming.
  • Assist in program operation by leading activities and transport residents to and from programs.
  • Engage in mealtime preparations.
  • Complete daily attendance records.
  • Attend in-services and other training to increase job knowledge and skills in working with participants.

What you will need

  • Programming/activity experience is preferred.
  • Patience, flexibility, and the sincere interest and desire to work with residents affected by dementia.
  • Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Basic computer skills are required.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

About this role

Summary

Lead social activities for residents affected by dementia.

Job title

Activities Associate (Per Diem)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

senior living

Location requirements

Located in New Providence, NJ; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$18.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programmingpatienceflexibilityenglishcomputer skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

activitiesdementiaprogrammingsocialengagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Providence, NJ, USA

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