Activity Assistant - Assisted Living
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$16–$20/hrFull-time
About the role
The Neighborhood Retirement Community is a beautiful CCRC in Rio Rancho. We are currently seeking an Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant to join our Assisted Living team. This position involves making a difference in residents' lives by implementing individual and group activities planned by the Activity Director, including arts, education, outdoor recreation, and self-care. The role also includes advocating for resident rights, coordinating with community organizations for enriching events, and handling administrative tasks to ensure activities align with residents' needs and interests.
Responsibilities
- Implement individual and group activities planned by the Activity Director
- Coordinate with community organizations for enriching events
- Handle administrative tasks to ensure activities align with residents' needs and interests
- Support volunteers and lead holistically designed activity programs
- Implement therapeutic activity and life enrichment programs in the facility
- Support the Life Enrichment Coordinator in person-centered care philosophy and high-level care
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a senior living facility working in Activities, or as a Caregiver working with the Activities Department
- Working knowledge in gerontology, dementia, physiology and anatomy, and/or recreation therapy
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Training about transferring and securing residents will be provided after hire
- Computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records system
Benefits
- Employee medical premiums paid at 90% for HDHP or PPO and Dental and Vision available
- $10k of Life / AD&D - 100% paid by us!
- 401(k) with up to 4% match after 1 year of service
- Discretionary profit sharing up to 3% upon eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program – 6 free sessions annually
- 160 hours PTO annually PLUS 7 paid holidays
Pay
$16.00 - $20.00 / hr DOE
Schedule
8:00am - 4:30pm (*occasional nights/evenings), Tues - Saturday