Activities Assistant (Senior Living)

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package (health,

Dental, vision, life and disability

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team to enhance resident life through engaging programs and events.

Shift is typically M-F 9am-5pm with flexibility: every other weekend 10am-4:30pm and occasional evenings for planned events. You will plan, schedule and run activities to support residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have clear record on valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 1–3 years in assisted living or long-term care; memory care experience preferred.
• Verbal, written and presentation skills required.
• Ability to motivate and encourage older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong organization, delegation and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Attend community functions and coordinate events start-to-finish including setup, running, and breakdown.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Drive bus to outside events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in assisted living/memory-c

Age 18+

Verbal, written & presentation skills

Encourage and motivate older adults

Creative ability

Organization, delegation & consensus

Driver's license & reliable transport

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our community is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Shift is typically M-F 9am-5pm. Must be willing to work flexible hours (10am-4:30pm every other weekend) some evening hours for planned activity events.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, Terra-Bella Senior Living, Lake House Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With three decades of experience, the award-winning management team has been developing, building, marketing, and managing diverse senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy across a growing portfolio in excess of 350communities and over 35,000 homes in nearly 40 states, and 19,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program

Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Drive bus to outside events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have clear record on valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• One to three years' experience in assisted living or long-term care working with memory care Residents preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

EOE D/V