Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community - FT

Job Summary

Aid in developing resident activity programs. Execute activities as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator. Adhere to federal and state regulations, and company policies.

Position Overview

• Organize programs for independent, assisted living, and memory care residents.
• Balance recreational activities and facilitate group and individual activities.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and communicate schedules to residents, families, and team members.
• Create vibrant person-centered monthly Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents' interests and abilities.
• Prepare and maintain activity supplies and equipment.
• Report resident changes requiring nursing intervention to the Wellness Director.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers as needed.
• Drive company vehicles for residents on outings.

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.
• Skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities.
• Initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities.
• Find and implement resources for LE activity programs.
• Adapt to new technology.
• Enjoy working with senior adults, exercise judgment, display empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
• Clean driving record through the DMV.

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 opportunity for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free shift meals
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities