Activities Assistant - Memory Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a Vibrant Living Assistant to enhance the lives of residents with dementia through engaging activities. This role includes planning and implementing spiritual, cultural, and emotional programming, encouraging participation, and capturing daily moments via social media.

Ideal candidates should connect with people easily, possess a positive attitude, and have a valid driver’s license. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $18.00 to $20.75, along with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• You quickly connect with people and love to learn about them.
• You have an active Driver's license in good standing.
• You have a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Get to know residents and plan engaging activities.
• Participate in running games and events.
• Utilize social media to showcase daily activities.

Skills

Connecting with people

Positive attitude

Event planning

Healthcare knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

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 /Hr.

Compensation Disclosure

$18.00-$20.75/hour

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!

• Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.
• Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.
• 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.
• 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.