Part Time Activities Assistant (AM)

About the job Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve. At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members. We are currently seeking a Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant who is passionate about making a difference for our Southlake Community! Shift Schedule: Part-Time, AM Shifts, Wednesday - Friday OR Sunday - Tuesday Why choose Silverado Southlake? We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10! Certified as a Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams We offer paid training! Qualifications: High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required Must clear a criminal background check, a physical and drug screening This role requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record as a condition of employment. Associates must comply with all state and federal driving regulations Associates in roles requiring driving are responsible for maintaining a valid and active driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid license may result in reassignment, suspension, or termination in accordance with company policies and applicable laws Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets and assisting in the care of community pets, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, and birds Willing to demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disease Previous experience working with older adults and/or persons with memory-impairing diseases is desirable What you'll be doing: Assists the Director of Resident Engagement with planning and implementation of resident activity programs daily Organizing & leading daily memory enrichment activities with a small group of residents Enthusiastically encouraging resident participation in activities and recreational programs and celebrating their achievements Preparing background materials and conducting relevant research for activities and recreational programs Assist with music and occupational therapy for residents Anticipated pay range: $16 USD - $18 USD We are looking for someone who: Loves people Has compassion and patience Is comfortable working around animals and pets A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 401(k) matching Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance Referral program Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs! * Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting. * California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law. To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. EOE/M/F/D/V