What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Eden Senior Care?
Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our senior’s well-being.
Position: Activity Assistant (8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday)
Eden Vista Rock Run is a vibrant senior living community committed to providing exceptional care and enhancing the well-being of our residents. We believe in creating an environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social wellness. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to the health and happiness of our residents.
We are seeking individuals who are devoted to fostering meaningful and purposeful lives for our residents. The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.
Job functions will include:
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents
- Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus every day
- Help design programs to encourage socialization
- Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
- Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
- Ensure activity areas are safe and well-maintained
- Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience with people with dementia or dementia training is a plus but not required.
- A passion for working with people
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Problem-solving skills
- The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
- Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
- Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
- Musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Joliet, IL 60431 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Joliet, IL 60431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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