Activities/Program Assistant

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Activities/Program Assistant where you'll work with residents to enhance their well-being through therapeutic and recreational activities. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with company match

Education assistance and certification reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

PTO Plans

30% discount on food and drinks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population.
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of independence preferred.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents.
• Escort residents on group trips ensuring their safety.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences.

Skills

Experience with geriatric population

Ability to lead groups

Flexibility

Education

Experience as an Activities Assistant

Relevant coursework or internships

Job description

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Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team us as an Activities/Program Assistant!

In this role, you will work with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being, provide therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  
  

How You Will Make An Impact

• Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents in common areas and rooms using independent judgment
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions, ensuring their safety
• Collaborate with team members, management, and volunteers to deliver engaging programs and activities
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences to the Programming Manager
• Manage program supplies and equipment, ensuring functionality and safety
• Participate in team discussions on programming, schedules, and resident issues
• Prepare and implement activity programs based on the Program Manager’s guidance
• Lead and set up both group and individual activities, motivating and assisting participants
  
  

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population or in related professional fields (e.g., educators, social workers, rehab professionals); education may substitute for experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility or related experience through college coursework and internships is preferred
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings, is required
  
  

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law

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