What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Activity Assistant position at East Ridge at Cutler Bay?
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Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor – which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults.
After all, residents aren’t guests in our community; we’re working in their home.
Overview: The Activity Assistant organizes, implements, and documents lifestyle programming that provides residents with opportunities for a high level of healthy living, well-being, engagement, stimulation, and growth.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare and implement activity programs in adherence to the monthly
- Collaborate in the planning of activity programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for the
- Collaborate in the planning of appropriate programs for holidays and special events; assist in coordinating holiday decorations for the
- Collaborate in the preparation, organization, and distribution of the calendar of events each
- Collaborate in decorating appropriate areas.
- Collaborate in storing supplies appropriately.
- Observe residents participating in programs to gauge their enjoyment and obtain feedback to improve programming.
- Document resident participation in programs and self-directed
- Communicate resident changes and program effectiveness with Activities Supervisor.
- Interact with residents, guests, and staff in an atmosphere of
- Protect the privacy of the resident when communicating oral and written information.
- Collect and pass out monthly calendars, event flyers, and resident mail.
- Carry out resident council & family circle duties.
- Assessing residents upon intake to ensure care plan leads to highest quality of life and reflects previous lifestyle choices.
- Keep activity areas maintained.
- Adhere to and enforce safety procedures.
- All other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.
You Have:
- High School Diploma required; Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred but not required.
- One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
We Have:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
- Educational assistance programs
- Paid Time Off, company paid holidays, 403(B) plan with matching contributions, and more
*Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits.
