Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Lexington, Kentucky, is hiring an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to support resident-centered activities promoting wellness. This part-time position mainly works on weekends.

The Assistant will lead various activities, ensuring emotional, social, and physical dimensions of wellness are embraced. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in assisted living or dementia care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and related experience in a senior living community.
• Ability to lead activities and engage volunteers and associates.
• Preferred knowledge in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering resident-centered activities promoting wellness.
• Facilitate various personalized activities with resident involvement.
• Monitor and record resident changes in condition.

Skills

Leadership

Motivating volunteers

Knowledge in Assisted Living

Dementia care experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Lexington Country Place is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to join their team!

Shift Details

Part-Time Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Program and Outreach Director.

Summary

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director is responsible for assisting in the day to day delivery of resident centered activities that promote and integrate the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace.

Activities

• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Assist with facilitating a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions of wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
• Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
• Assist residents to and from activity room(s) when necessary
• In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement
• Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner
• As applicable, assist with the delegation of daily care of any animal and/or plants within the activities program and services, as well as maintenance of records related to this care
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts

Education / Experience / Licensure - Certification

• Education: High School Diploma, and job related experience preferred in a senior living community.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred