What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide position at MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs?
About Leisure Care
We're reimagining and reinventing senior living by providing our employees with fulfilling and productive opportunities.
For nearly 50 years, we've been inspiring today's older adults to embrace joy and purpose in their lives.
We aim to make our communities feel like home for our residents and their families.
Our teams work together to deliver premier dining, personalized fitness, and engaging activities while making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.
As a certified Great Place to Work and ranked among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services, we provide an exceptional work environment and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, early wage access, 401(k), and more.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate will enjoy being part of a fast-paced, team-oriented community and have experience in programs, planning activities, and working with seniors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with providing an array of activities and programs to satisfy the body, mind, and spirit of the residents.
- Assists with the activity calendar, including planning and executing events.
- Helps create schedules for community bus service, including local shopping, medical visits, scenic, and destination trips.
- Decorates the community in a tasteful manner for various theme events.
- Researches and schedules entertainment for events.
- Maintains relationships with outside sources as resources for resident activities, such as local senior centers, religious groups, libraries, hospitals, high schools, and local merchants.
Requirements
Enjoy being part of a fast-paced, team-oriented community. Experience in programs, planning activities, and working with seniors is preferred.
