Lifestyle Assistant - Part Time

About the role

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementing all programs and ensuring they are therapeutic to the residents and maximize their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and purposeful programs to meet the overall wellbeing of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position
• Personable, reliable, and a great communicator and team player
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors, and associates at all levels
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director)

Therapeutic Recreation Program

• Select, schedule, and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities
• Aid in the implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter
• Aid in the completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents
• Aid the Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs
• Post the current monthly, weekly, and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily
• Aid the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events
• Aid with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Requirements

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology, or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and creative software
• Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match
• Company paid time-off
• Life insurance policy
• Insurance deductibles
• Voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees