Activities Assistant

About the role

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the Program and Outreach Director and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day delivery of resident-centered activities that promote and integrate the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives served. This role ensures all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual) are incorporated into the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Refer to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident.
• Assist with facilitating a variety of appropriate and personalized activities that incorporate all dimensions of wellness, available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation.
• Understand and recognize resident changes in condition and take appropriate action.
• Assist residents to and from activity rooms when necessary.
• In memory care, assist residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing, life-enriching activities and routines, and assist with engagement.
• Review, read, notate, and initial the communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• As applicable, assist with the delegation of daily care of any animal and/or plants within the activities program, as well as maintenance of records related to this care.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; job-related experience preferred in a senior living community.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates for their involvement in social events and various scheduled activities.
• Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred.

Schedule

Part-time, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.