Senior Living Activities Assistant

About the role

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is currently seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents within our vibrant community.

Responsibilities

• Develop Activities: Collaborate with the Active Living Program Director to design and implement a program of activities appropriate to the needs of residents transitioning from AL to Memory Care.
• Deliver, lead, or conduct program activities in a timely and effective manner.
• Cook at least one family activity per month.
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each resident's needs.
• Familiarize yourself with residents of the Community.
• Observe resident’s ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills. Communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate Team Member.
• Aid residents in all areas, encouraging and motivating them when necessary.
• Participate in all training offered by employer.
• Assume the duties and functions of Activities staff in their absence.

Requirements

• Maintain confidentiality of employer, Team Members, and residents alike.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Accurately maintain all records related to department.
• Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Employ effective listening skills when engaged with residents and Team Members.
• Represent and promote activities and programs as a member of our team.
• Organize and manage both information and time effectively.

Skills

• Maintain confidentiality of employer, Team Members, and residents alike.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Accurately maintain all records related to department.
• Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Employ effective listening skills when engaged with residents and Team Members.
• Represent and promote activities and programs as a member of our team.
• Organize and manage both information and time effectively.

Benefits

• Highest competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off - 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Pay

• Highest competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off - 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Schedule

• 20 hours/week with weekend availability.