Activities Assistant

Premier Senior Living, LLC is a leader in providing Assisted Living and Memory Care services to Seniors across 7 communities in NY, OH, and PA. Our mission is to provide the best care to seniors through enhanced educational programs for all employees. The Premier Senior Living University Program offers a pathway for team members to achieve their career goals, with a commitment to promoting from within.

About the role

The Activities Assistant plans, organizes, and directs a program of activities that provides entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of all residents. This role also supports physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals and their families in exploring appropriate avocation and leisure pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Director in developing, organizing, and implementing activity programs to meet residents’ social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs within budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within and outside the community, ensuring resident safety at all times.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for residents during activities and events.
• Maintain activity scheduling and documentation standards per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit community involvement (clubs, groups, organizations, etc.) in planning activities and events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and resident participation, tracking progress toward care plan goals.
• Assist in developing and distributing a monthly calendar of events, ensuring copies are placed in residents’ rooms and prominently displayed.
• Help maintain a pictorial scrapbook of community-sponsored activities and events.
• Support the development and maintenance of an active volunteer program through marketing, training, and documentation of volunteer hours.
• Assist residents in organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.
• Comply with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill, and Evacuation Procedures.
• Uphold Residents’ Rights and Community Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and community records/information (HIPAA).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in resident activities programs with an adult population preferred.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with company software.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, lift (5–50 lbs), carry, push, or pull for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Prior completion of a state-approved training course or willingness to complete one within six months of employment.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification for Health Care Providers (BLS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association (must remain current during employment).
• Valid driver’s license (some travel may be required).
• Must meet health requirements, including TB screening and required immunizations.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and possess adequate sight/hearing (or prosthetics) to fulfill job requirements.
• Must pass a medical and physical examination as required by the community.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Education and training programs (Premier Senior Living University)
• Health benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K retirement plan