Activities Assistant

Villas of Holly Brook; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook is seeking an activity leader to lead and develop recreational programs for residents in assisted living. This role involves engaging with seniors, planning activities, and supporting community initiatives. Ideal candidates should be at least 16 years old with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off accrues immediately

Life Insurance paid by company

Short term and Long term Disability

401k with match starting immediately

DailyPay (Advanced pay product)

Discount meals while working - $3/meal

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Effectively present information in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned activity programs for residents.
• Develops and communicates schedules of events.
• Engages residents and motivates them for participation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Engagement

Job description

Overview
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,700 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,400 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Responsibilities
•Leads assigned activity programs.
•Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
•Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
•Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
•Assists in informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
•Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
•Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
•Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives.
•Assists in maintaining records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
•May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
•May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications
•Must be at least 16 years of age.
•Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
•Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
•Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
•Weekends required

Benefits

Offered to full time staff
•Medical, dental, vision insurance
•Paid time off -Accrues immediately!
•Life Insurance paid by company
•Short term Disability
•Long term Disability
•Accident Insurance
•401k with match startingimmediatelyupon hire

Benefits for all staff

•DailyPay (Advanced pay product). Work today, Get paid tomorrow!

•Discount meals while working -$3/meal