Full-Time Activity Assistant:

•Weekends and Holidays Required

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Position Summary:

This role leads engaging programs and activities that are meaningful to our residents, enhancing their quality of life and supporting an active, fulfilling lifestyle. The position also serves as a driver for residents, providing transportation to medical appointments, community outings, and scheduled community functions. This role can requiring a flexible schedule, including regular weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications Required:

Associate degree in recreation or related field preferred OR 3-5 years full-time experience working with adult recreation. Experience and knowledge in Senior Living, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Assisted Living preferred. Working knowledge of computers including Excel, Word, and MS Office. Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. Must possess valid driver's license. First Aid Certified.

Responsibilities:

Leads assigned activity programs. Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity. Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms. Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation. Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board. Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds. Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the year as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents. Supports and actively participates in the community's census building initiatives. Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law. Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Maintains a valid driver's license for car travel as needed. May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community). Attend all required in-service trainings. Be responsible for your own safety, have understanding and comply with all Willow Ridge safety practices, policies and procedures. Maintaining an awareness of safety hazards and unsafe practices and reporting them immediately to the appropriate supervisors when identified. Performs all other duties as needed or requested by supervisor.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person