Activities Assistant

Villas-of-Holly-Broo; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care in Monticello, IL seeks an Activities Assistant to lead engaging programs for residents with a 30-40 hour full-time schedule. You will plan and facilitate activities, greet new residents, coordinate events, and support census efforts, while enjoying benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance and a 401k with match.

Weekend shifts are required and the role offers opportunities to positively impact residents’ lives in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information to others.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned activity programs.
• Delivers diverse recreational activities with supervision.
• Develops resident activity programs, including room-bound residents.
• Engages and motivates residents to boost participation.
• Notifies residents of upcoming activities; maintains events calendar.
• Greets new residents and connects them with peers.
• Plans parties and decor for seasons; organizes monthly birthdays.
• Supports census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activities and participation as required by state law.
• May transport residents if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Weekend availability

Job description

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Activities Assistant

30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Monticello, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 10062

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.50 Hourly

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

• 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 starting immediately upon hire