Activities Assistant

Morningside House Senior Living; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Hospital Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Discount Program by LifeMart

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Appreciation Events

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Morningside Elite Management is seeking an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment to support residents in a vibrant senior living community. This role assists the Life Enrichment Director in designing, coordinating and delivering a broad spectrum of recreational and educational activities for residents.

The position reports to the Life Enrichment Director and offers opportunities for growth along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies and outside purchasing as needed.
• Surveys and interviews residents to determine interests, talents and satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends required training and staff meetings.
• Maintains safety and professional demeanor with residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment – Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem/PRN.

We are looking for Activities Assistants - Life Enrichment to join our team at Morningside Elite Management as soon as possible. Morningside Elite Management is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Setauket, New York.

Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside Elite Management, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

What we are offering

• Competitive pay!
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Summary

Assists the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level recreational and educational activities for the residents of the facility. Reports to the Life Enrichment Director.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Activities Assistant escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Activities Assistant attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management.
• Activities Assistant performs other duties as assigned.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Requirements

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws