Activities Assistant-Days

About the Role

At StoneBridge Senior Living, the Activities Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support the interests, purposes, and social needs of residents. Here, being a caregiver is more than our business—it is our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group where employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Actively implements life enrichment programs as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident.
• Honors the individual needs and preferences of residents and communicates changes, requests, and interests to the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Assists residents to and from life enrichment programs and outings as scheduled.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Assists residents during meals and snacks, encouraging an atmosphere of socialization.
• Completes appropriate records indicating residents’ attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely manner.
• Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of residents’ participation when requested.
• Communicates residents’ concerns and responses to interventions to the immediate supervisor.
• Supports residents’ individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns, and choices.
• Assists and works with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assists residents with ADL needs that arise during planned activities, such as toileting or eating/drinking.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Preferred: Certified as a Nursing Assistant with 1-year experience.
• If applicable: Must possess a current chauffeur’s license if operating transportation vehicles and a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys socializing, has an outgoing and friendly personality.
• Able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.