Activities Assistant (Memory Care experience required, weekends only)

Frontier Senior Living; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop and promote engaging activities for residents in Salt Lake City. This role involves planning, implementing, and supervising various social and recreational activities, ensuring a compassionate and supportive environment for elderly residents. Ideal candidates will possess memory care experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Memory care experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Compassionate attitude towards elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise activities tailored to residents' interests.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Coordinate seminars or lecture series for residents.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Self-motivation

Job description

Activities Assistant (Memory Care experience required, weekends only)

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Frontier Management is seeking an outstanding Lifestyle Assistant to develop and promote a strong activity program for Escalante at Coventry community located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and supervising daily social, educational, recreational, spiritual, therapeutic, and entertainment activities for residents, under the direction of the Lifestyle Director. The role involves assisting with group activities, entertainment, transportation services, and supporting residents’ engagement and well-being. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, is essential.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with planning, implementing, and supervising activities tailored to residents' interests and skills, including parties, games, exercises, church services, book clubs, crafts, baking, outside entertainment, travel, holiday activities, fundraisers, and special occasions.
2. Encourage and promote resident participation in activities and social services through effective communication.
3. Coordinate in-community seminars or lecture series for residents, families, and friends quarterly.
4. Support Residents Council and Resident Meetings, playing a key role in their monthly sessions.
5. Engage with local activity planners and exchange ideas with other Lifestyle Directors in affiliated communities.
6. Assist with developing programs, activities, seminars, and lectures, and manage the monthly activity calendar and newsletter.
7. Provide front desk support and cover for staff as needed.
8. Represent the community through tours and marketing efforts.
9. Perform additional tasks as required.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid state driver's license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Compassionate attitude towards elderly residents.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Frontier Management offers a competitive salary, a respectful work environment, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, disability coverage, insurance plans, 401(k) with match, and more. For more information, visit www.frontiermgmt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace.