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Activities Assistant

United Methodist Communities

Newton, NJ 07860 • $17.49 to $18.65 / hr • 9/17/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant

Full-time Activities Assistant at Bristol Glen in Newton, NJ. $17.49 to $18.65 per hour, daytime hours (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM), plus health, dental, and vision coverage. No CNA certification needed to apply.

Bristol Glen is a continuing care community in Sussex County. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are all on one campus. You'll plan and lead programs for residents across every level of care, from active seniors heading out on outings to residents living with memory loss. United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work nine years in a row.

What you'll do:

  • Lead group activities, events, and outings for residents
  • Invite residents to join in and help each person take part at their own pace
  • Drive residents to on-site events and community outings
  • Track attendance so no resident gets left out
  • Work with local organizations to bring new programs and visitors to campus
  • Keep activity supplies stocked and ready
  • Tell the care team what you notice about residents' interests and well-being

What you'll need:

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 18 years of age or older

Preferred:

  • Current New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification
  • Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting

Pay and benefits:

  • $17.49 to $18.65 per hour, based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Group life and voluntary life insurance
  • Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
  • Paid time offplus 9 paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule: Full-time, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, every other weekend rotation

Before you start: This role requires a drug test, a background check, and a flu vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested.

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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.

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