Recreation Activities Assistant

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality services to its residents? Do you want your next job to offer you the opportunity to serve while allowing you to grow personally and professionally? Explore careers with Charles E. Smith Life Communities!

About Charles E. Smith Life Communities

Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a faith-based nonprofit senior services organization located in Rockville, Maryland, delivering quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults with dignity and compassion rooted in Jewish values. Our team of over 1,000 members represents a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and faiths. Every associate—guided by our values and mission—contributes to our sustained place as a leader and has an important role in our success. Entry level or seasoned, our associates experience the rewards of working for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to creating an engaging community for aging adults. Our team-oriented environment provides exceptional opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
• Transport residents to and from unit programs and special activities off the unit.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated.
• Provide documentation on each resident’s participation in activities, small groups, and one-to-ones.
• Communicate with resident/family about activity programs.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Coordinate activities with and refer resident/family to other departments when necessary.
• Provide routine contact with Expressive Therapist, Nursing Personnel, and other team members to exchange information regarding residents’ progress.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improvement of services.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Attend and participate in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term-care field. Maintain a professional status.
• Attend and participate in annual in-service training programs.
• Report all unsafe conditions and equipment immediately.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Juggle multiple active priorities, ensuring all deliverables meet internal standards to be executed in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• A retirement plan
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit union membership
• Proximity to public transportation

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the day shift, Sunday through Thursday, with hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Location

This position is based at Smith-Kogod Residence, located at 6105 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.

COVID-19 Response

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has made health and safety in the workplace a top priority for job seekers. It is a daily focus for everyone at CESLC. Our robust COVID-19 response plan includes:

• Infection control practices with detailed cleaning and PPE guidance
• COVID-19 vaccine requirement
• Rigorous COVID-19 testing protocols for staff and residents
• Ongoing staff communication and education

As part of our health and safety measures, virtually 100% of our associates are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.