Activities Assistant -Up to 2 weekends/month and 2 Evenings Shifts

About the role

Lions Gate CCRC is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Activities Aide to join our Life Enrichment team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging activities for residents in assigned neighborhoods.
• Aid with campus-wide programs, special events, holiday celebrations, and community outings.
• Encourage resident participation in both group and one-on-one activities.
• Provide individualized visits and activities for residents who remain in their rooms due to health concerns or personal preference.
• Assist with arts and crafts, games, exercise programs, music, educational activities, religious services, entertainment, and recreational events.
• Prepare activity supplies, equipment, and room setup before scheduled programs.
• Maintain activity areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Update resident activity boards, calendars, and announcements as directed.
• Deliver newspapers, mail, packages, and other resident communications in a timely manner.
• Assist with organizing volunteers and supporting resident outings.
• Document resident participation and complete all required activity documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and provide input regarding residents' activity goals and participation.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or cognitive status to the appropriate team members.
• Report broken equipment and supply needs to the Director of Activities.
• Assist with the care of any community therapy pet in accordance with state regulations, including feeding, providing fresh water, walking, or cleaning as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Life Enrichment Department.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with older adults in a senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting.
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia is strongly preferred.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate with a genuine desire to enrich the lives of older adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Dependable, flexible, and customer service oriented.
• Ability to lift activity supplies and assist residents as needed.
• Maintain and follow the dietary laws required to support a Kosher community.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks, health screenings, and training requirements.