Job Description

Community Life Assistant
$17.49 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience and license| Full-Time
The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ

Start a new career as a Community Life Assistant with The Shores, a UMC community!

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, and 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work they do. With more than a century of service in New Jersey, our community offers a rewarding environment where your work truly matters.
 
Why Join Us? 

• Meaningful Impact: In a mission-driven and innovative organization
• Competitive Pay: $17.49 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience and license 
  • Without CNA: $17.49 - $18.49 per hour, based on experience
  • With CNA: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-Time | Varied flexible scheduling with weekend and holiday rotation
• Great Benefits: Reflective of our deep appreciation for our employees
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours 

What You'll Do: 

• Participates in the scheduling of activities and programs within the community, communicates those with residents, encourages participation and participates in assigned programming
• Transports residents to and from planned activities within or outside community.
• Maintain attendance record of residents at activities and events
• Meets with outside local community groups to plan joint projects which benefit community residents as instructed
• Assures supplies are available for planned resident activities and programming
• Gives input to residents’ care planning- assessments, care plan goals and approaches and progress notes
• Support resident with bed making, light housekeeping, eating support, and other assignments as needed

What You'll Need: 

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Current, active New Jersey CNA certification required, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire
• At least one year of work experience required, preferably in similar healthcare setting

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistant, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

Ready to apply?
Start a meaningful career and apply today to become a Community Life Assistant at The Shores, a UMC community.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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.