Activities Assistant (FT or PT)
Kisco Senior Living · Virginia Beach, VA · 1 mo ago
Administrative$17.75–$18.75/hrFull-time
The Life Enrichment Assistant @ First Colonial Inn is responsible for creating meaningful, engaging, and purposeful experiences that enhance the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of our residents. This individual is an energetic, compassionate team player who builds genuine relationships with residents while delivering high-quality programs that promote independence, joy, and a true sense of community. This position requires creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for serving older adults. Every interaction should leave residents feeling valued, included, and encouraged. Schedule Full Time | Tuesday - Saturday 930am - 530pm or Part Time Tuesday & Thursdays & Every other weekend Pay Rate $17.75 - $18.75/hr Driving Requirement This position includes transporting residents to outings and activities. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid, clean driver's license, and possess a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience. Safe and courteous resident transportation is an essential part of this role. Paid Vacation / Sick Time / 7 Paid Holidays Excellent - Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits / 401K Free Meal each shift Driver responsibilities- must have a clean valid Drivers License* What will I do every day? Assist Life Enrichment Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and vocational needs of the residents and staffPromote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Art of Living Well programsTeach and facilitate programs as appropriateMonitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediatelyAssist residents with requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assistLearn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfactionImplement a variety of group and individual Art of Living Well programs that meet the varying needs of the residents and staffRespond to residents individually to meet their Life Enrichment needs based on activity level, acuity, interests, and feedbackWork with volunteers and community groups as needed to implement various programs and eventsAssist in setting up/tearing down Life Enrichment and community events as neededWork as part of the team within your department and across the communityPerform function ability assessments and quality of life indexes for participants, as requestedAssist with scheduling transportation as requiredDrive vehicles as necessarySupport open and honest communication with and between all associatesRepresent the company PVBs and The Art of Living Well on a daily basisMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when workingLook for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basisEnsure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediatelySupport continuous improvementComply with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operationsAdhere to all regulations, laws and company standards, including the Associate HandbookUnderstand and support the community sales processPerform other related duties as required What will I need to be successful in this role? Bring a smile to work every dayBe a great team playerHigh school graduateOne to two years’ experience in Life Enrichment programs (preferably with seniors)Background in different dimensions of Art of Living Well is beneficialExperience leading exercise classes and assisting with exercise equipmentBasic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applicationsAbility to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed Special Requirements/Certifications I may need? Valid driver’s license and proof of good driving recordFirst Aid Certification What’s in it for me? (Great Question!) Competitive payA free meal per shiftHealthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)Matching 401k (Full-time only)Paid Time OffRewards and Bonus OpportunitiesContinuous Training and Growth Opportunities What do we do? We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years. All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer