Activities Assistant

The Groves at Oak Ridge; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Groves at Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to develop and integrate resident programming across the seven wellness dimensions. You will offer diversified activities, provide one-on-one programming for residents who are confined to their rooms, and motivate participation with an engaging events calendar.

A Recreation Therapy related degree (preferred) and Activities Certification (preferred) along with a valid driver’s license are desired; this is a

Qualifications

• Activities Certification desired.
• College degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License & satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Offer diversified activities to residents.
• Creatively addresses the need to provide one-on-one activities to residents that may be confined to their room.
• Actively motivates residents to participate in activities by providing an accurate calendar of events that engages them with other residents in the community with similar interests.
• Supports and proactively participates in the community's census building initiatives.
• Must have the ability to organize and implement events and programming to meet the needs of all residents.

Education

College degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity to work with a dedicated professional team?

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible to develop and integrate resident programming that focuses on the 7 dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental and cultural.

Responsibilities:

• Offer diversified activities to residents
• Creatively addresses the need to provide one-on-one activities to residents that may be confined to their room
• Actively motivates residents to participate in activities by providing an accurate calendar of events that engages them with other residents in the community with similar interests
• Supports and proactively participates in the community's census building initiatives
• Must have the ability to organize and implement events and programming to meet the needs of all residents

Requirements:

• Activities Certification desired
• College degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred
• Valid Drivers License & satisfactory driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Activities Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

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