Activities Assistant Memory Care

Brightview Senior Living; Bayport (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living is seeking a Vibrant Living Assistant for our Wellspring Village, where residents with dementia and cognitive needs enjoy tailored engagement. You will help plan and implement spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional activities to keep residents engaged and fulfilled.

You will organize and run events, encourage participation, and share highlights via social channels.

Qualifications

• You quickly connect with people.
• Talents in singing, dancing, art, poetry, history, or trivia are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Get to know residents to plan and run spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural and emotional programming.
• Participate in activities and help organize games, painting, singing and music events.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs.
• Utilize social media, email, and newsletters to showcase daily happenings.

Skills

People skills

Creativity

Event planning

Driver's license

Job description

About Us

Overview

Welcome! We're so glad you're exploring one of the most fun and rewarding jobs in the world! Other organizations sometimes call this role the Activities Assistant but we believe this role deserves the very special title of Vibrant Living Assistant.

At Brightview Senior Living, our Wellspring Village is home to residents with Dementia and other cognitive care needs. The Vibrant Living Assistant in the Wellspring Village will play a key role in helping our residents enjoy each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Get to know the residents of Brightview so that you can help with the planning and implementation of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural and emotional programming that will make residents feel engaged and fulfilled.
• Participate in activities. Residents love games, painting, singing, and music and we need someone to help organize and run these events!
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and programs.
• Utilize social media, email, and newsletters to showcase the fun things happening each day!

Salary Range

USD $19.50 - USD $22.50 /Hr.

Compensation Disclosure

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

Qualifications

• You quickly connect with people and love to learn about them.
• We hope you'll use your talents as a singer, dancer, artist, poet, historian, or trivia expert!
• You have a positive attitude and a passion for helping others.
• You have an active Driver's license in good standing. Healthcare, Hospitality, Activities, Activity Assistant, Event Planning, Life Enrichment, Programming Assistant, Recreation

Why work at Brightview?

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.