What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Living Program Assistant/Driver position at Merrill Gardens?
Senior Living Active Living Assistant
Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for an Active Living Assistant to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
We offer our employees:
Consider applying to become an Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for an Active Living Assistant to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
We offer our employees:
- Highly competitive pay!
- Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous company match, vacation & sick time, holidays, and more!
- A free daily meal!
- A stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.
- A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to help support your opportunities for advancement!
- Develop Activities:
- Collaborate with the Active Living Program Director to design and implement a program of activities appropriate to the needs of residents transitioning from AL to Memory Care.
- Deliver, lead, or conduct program activities in a timely and effective manner.
- Coordinate at least one family activity per month.
- Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each resident needs.
- Familiarize yourself with residents of the Community
- Observe resident’s ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills. Communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate Team Member.
- Encourage and motivate residents in all areas, aiding when necessary.
- Participate in all training offered by employer.
- Assume the duties and functions of Activities staff in their absence.
- Maintain confidentiality of employer, Team Members, and residents alike.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Accurately maintain all records related to department.
- Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
- Employ effective listening skills when engaged with residents and Team Members.
- Represent and promote activities and programs as a member of our team.
- Organize and manage both information and time effectively.
- High School diploma required; College Degree or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement
- Prefer social activity involvement.
- Senior living experience preferred.
Consider applying to become an Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $18 - $28
