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Activity Assistant

Newark, NJFull-time$70,304–$70,3042026-10-06 → 2026-10-08

Core

Develop, monitor, and coordinate personalized social and therapeutic recreational activities for frail elderly participants in a day center setting.

Role type

Senior IC activity coordinator (healthcare/mental health)

Builds

Individual and group activity programs, outings, and monthly activity calendars for participants

Domain

Healthcare / Mental Health / Senior Care (via careerplan.io/jobs/8864462002-activity-assistant-at-welbehealth)

Required skills

Activity program planning, engagement assessments, interdisciplinary team collaboration, safety supervision, external resource cultivation

Preferred skills

Activity Professional Certification, Bachelor's degree in relevant field, CPR and First Aid certification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Conduct engagement assessments to establish participant needs and goals; Develop comprehensive engagement programs including individual/group activities and outings; Implement and supervise all activities ensuring safety and appropriateness; Cultivate relationships with outside organizations for program assistance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC