Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ FT ~ 24-hours per week!

Job Summary

Aid in developing resident activity programs. Implement activities as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.

Position Overview

• Organize and conduct activities for residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Maintain a balance of recreational activities.
• Facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, and community events.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Communicate activity schedules to residents, families, volunteers, and team members.
• Create and maintain vibrant person-centered monthly Life Enrichment calendars.
• Prepare and organize activity supplies and equipment.
• Prepare monthly reports on activity program progress.
• Invites and assists residents to and from activities.
• Participate in trainings as requested.
• Recognize and report resident changes requiring nursing intervention.
• Maintain a professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers as necessary.
• May assist residents on outings, including driving company vehicles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of experience preferred.
• Awareness of special needs and dimensions of wellness for older adults.
• Tactful and skilled in engaging residents with different interests and abilities.
• Ability to initiate and lead activities, find resources, and demonstrate empathy.
• Adaptability to new technology.
• Enjoy working with senior adults, exercise judgment, display empathy, and have a caring attitude.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Other Insurance (life, disability, accident, critical illness)
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation, and birthday leave
• Career development programs and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free shift meals
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities