Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

At Aviva Senior Living, we are committed to being a premier senior living community. Our residents are at the center of everything we do. Aviva Senior Living is looking for an Activities Assistant that will assist the Life Enrichment Director in providing a social and activity program within our community. Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated. Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter. Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas. Maintains accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance. Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director. Assist with coordinating special events (such as family nights and private resident parties). Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Must be 18 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent required. One year's experience in a social or recreational program in a senior health care setting, preferred. Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs. Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push residents in wheelchairs. Must be able to read and speak English. Must be able to hear, and be able to sit and walk intermittently throughout the day. Please be advised that all opportunities to work at Aviva require a Level 2 background screening. For more information about the requirements and process, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ for more information.