Activities Assistant - Senior Living

Distinctive Living; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Distinctive Living is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant for Thursdays and Fridays at The Fairways in Naples, FL. You will coordinate resident activities, assess preferences, and liaise with department heads to ensure a vibrant community life.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate/bachelor’s in a related field is preferred. Leadership experience and 3+ years in assisted living are valued. Valid driver’s license and MS Word/Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in assisted living or memory care preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience with Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident interest and activity needs at move-in.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting preferences and choices.
• Assist with decorating common areas and preparing for events, holidays, birthdays, parties, and other celebrations.
• Prepare the activity room before activities and clean the area afterwards.
• Monitor residents during activities and communicate needs to the supervisor.
• Assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers and show initiative to help others.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership experience

Assisted living/memory care experience

Resident needs awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Assoc./Bachelors in Social Service/Business or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking an Activities Assistant Part-Time for Thursdays and Fridays for our facility The Fairways.

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with coordinating all internal and external resident activities, assessing resident preferences, and communicating with their department head on all appropriate matters.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with assessing resident interest and activity needs at time of move-in.
2. Encourage resident participation in activities while respecting individual preferences and choices.
3. Assist with decorating common areas and preparing for special events, holidays, birthdays, parties, and other celebrations.
4. Prepare the activity room before activities take place and clean the area afterwards.
5. Monitor residents during activities and communicate any of their needs to the appropriate supervisor.
6. Assist with group and one-on-one activities.
7. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Social Service, Business, or a field related to this position.
• Prior management/supervisory experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in assisted living or memory care preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.