Location:

Lantern Hill is a luxurious 20-acre continuing care retirement community located in Union County, New Jersey in the borough of New Providence. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.

The Program Assistant I is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Compensation: starting at $16.00 per hour.

How you will make an impact:

• Leading group and individual activities in both structured and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.
• Working collaboratively with other team members, volunteers, families and community groups.
• Planning and preparing various activity programs.
• Generating activity supply lists and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining proper documentation including daily attendance sheets.
• Participating in team discussions regarding activity programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident concerns.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision and 401K with a match after 1 year.
• On-site medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Gated community with 24/7 security.
• One of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision and mission.

What you will need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly preferred.

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.