Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Brightview Senior Living, LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,585; Part time

Job summary

A senior living community in Fairfax is looking for a Vibrant Living Assistant. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for residents with cognitive care needs. Candidates should have a passion for helping others and be able to connect quickly with residents. The position offers a salary range of $18.00 - $20.75 per hour and requires a valid Driver's license. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect quickly with residents.
• Experience or talent in arts or activities is a plus.
• Active Driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in various programs.
• Use social media and newsletters to showcase daily activities.

Skills

Connection with people

Positive attitude

Passion for helping others

Talents (singing, dancing, etc.)

Job description

About Us

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.

Overview

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 $18.00 - $20.75 per hour.

Compensation Disclosure

Salary range mentioned above reflects potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.