Activities Assistant

Cogirusa; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Resident Lifestyle Assistant to support daily life enrichment activities for seniors. This role involves engaging residents, leading various activities, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience with seniors, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enriching lives.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Early access to paycheck

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors.
• Knowledge of various computer systems including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in one-on-one and group activities.
• Lead social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Support coordination of external trips and resident safety.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (Pay on Demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating various daily life enrichment activities for our active residents, aimed at promoting their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, and outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist in decorating for special events, holidays, and seasonal celebrations.
• Support the coordination of external trips, including reservations, and ensure resident safety during outings.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors, leading life enrichment activities, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and commitment to always treating our residents with respect and dignity.
• Friendly, assertive, professional, outgoing, multitasked, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.