Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to support day-to-day resident-centered activities and promote the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy of wellness.

The role focuses on integrating emotional, social, physical, and cognitive well-being across activities, and requires the ability to lead and motivate volunteers while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; senior living experience preferred.
• Ability to lead activities and engage volunteers.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Refer to Resident Profile/addendum for every new resident.
• Facilitate a variety of activities with participation of care staff.
• Assist residents to and from activity rooms as needed.
• Support Life Skills and dementia-care activities.
• Keep activity areas tidy and organized.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and crafts.

Skills

Lead activities

Motivate volunteers

Resident engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Community Name is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to join their team!

Shift Details

Activities

Saturday & Sunday. (Every weekend required)

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 promotes and integrates 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.

Requirements

Responsibilities

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 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

Activities

• 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