FT Activities Assistant

About the Role

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first—our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day, powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others.

When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy impacting lives, building lasting relationships, executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care, and working in a supportive community that encourages personal and professional growth. Our environment is fun-filled, energetic, and centered in hospitality and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Attend and assist in planned activities and special events, decorating for major holidays
• Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
• Encourage residents to participate in activities
• Possess the ability, licensure, and willingness to drive the community vehicle
• Create flyers, calendars, newsletters, and update social media websites
• Aid in marketing events
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and dress in accordance with MBK principles and core values (no heels or open-toed shoes)
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Wellness Programming and/or the Executive Director or designee
• Work with volunteers, including scheduling, training, and organizing day-to-day assignments

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA degree preferred or a minimum of two years of work experience in the industry
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB screening
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, and multiplication)
• Must be able to read and speak English
• Clerical knowledge, including creating flyers, calendars, newsletters, and updating social media websites
• Reasoning skills to understand issues, process information, and provide/receive feedback
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing, and reading English
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, including personal computer, scanner, copier, fax machine, and proficiency with email and Microsoft Office
• Compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public

Physical Demands

• Must be mobile and able to move intermittently throughout the workday and community
• Must have a pleasant speaking voice and command of the English language
• Requires repetitive hand motion
• Moderate physical effort to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. may be necessary
• Able to assist in the moving of residents in emergency situations
• Lifting 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, and sitting

Pay

$18–19 per hour

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Rich benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Team member discounts
• Health and wellness resources
• Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
• Education loan assistance and scholarships
• Financial and legal services