Activities Assistant

Vista Springs offers a supportive and engaging work environment in our award-winning, purpose-built communities focused on catered living, active lifestyles, assisted living, and memory care.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized, low-cost major medical plan
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Weekly paycheck
• Competitive compensation and benefits program
• Advancement potential

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing quality activities for residents
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families
• Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boards
• Assist with resident special events, outings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Work with volunteers and actively seek new volunteers
• Encourage and motivate resident participation
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping
• Welcome new residents and their families
• Manage resident mail
• Keep equipment functioning properly as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Course work or continuing education related to the field
• Prior work experience in activity/recreation in geriatric care
• Specialized training related to job duties
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong communication skills in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including walking, moving, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, and pulling for extended periods
• Team-oriented, self-directed, flexible, detail-oriented, and organized
• High level of communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff

Schedule and hours vary day-to-day. Little travel is required. Positions available for both part-time and full-time roles.