Activity Assistant

Peregrine Senior Living; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Health Insurance (Aetna)

Child Care Reimbursement

Compassionate PTO Donation Program

Flexible Scheduling

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO Cash Out Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Peregrine Senior Living is seeking an energetic Activity Assistant to join our Albany, NY team. Full-time hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30am–5:30pm, with compensation $16.50–$17.50 per hour based on experience.

The role requires a NYS driver’s license, a High School Diploma or GED, and preferred 3+ years in Senior Assisted Living. We offer generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS driver's license (required).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum 3 years experience in Senior Assisted Living (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute activities per Residents' needs and interests with the Activity Director.
• Assist with orienting residents to activity programs under the Activities Director.
• Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and honesty while working independently.
• Ability to handle pressure, resolve conflicts, and prioritize tasks.
• Foster teamwork and contribute positive impact to residents, coworkers, and visitors.

Skills

Driver's license (NYS)

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We are currently seeking an energetic and experienced Activity Assistant to join our team!

Schedule:

Full Time - Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm

Salary:

$16.50 - $17.50 per hour - based on experience

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays AND Floating Holidays
• Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Compassionate PTO Donation Program - to support a team member
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO Cash Out Program
• Retirement Plan – 401 (k) with company match

Activities Assistant Responsibilities include:

• Works with Activity Director to deliver creative and exciting Resident activities meeting individual needs and interests within the community
• Under the direction of the Director of Activities, assist with orienting all residents to activity programs.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make decisions. Must be a proven professional with compassion, integrity, and honesty.
• The ability to work under pressure, resolve conflict, prioritize tasks, and follow through with creative ideas.
• Have a keen ability to foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, helping others beyond the job responsibilities, and creating positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.

Activity Assistant Education and Experience:

• Must hold a valid NYS driver's license, required
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent, required
• Minimum 3 years experience in Senior Assisted Living, preferred

Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker, located in Albany, New York, is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

• Peregrine Proud: Public Acknowledgment of Exceptional Employee Performance
• Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
• Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
• Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus and Celebration

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.