Activity Assistant

Cogir of Fountain Hills; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Fountain Hills is seeking a Resident Lifestyle Assistant to support life enrichment activities for seniors. This role involves engaging residents, leading various activities, and ensuring their physical, mental, and social well-being.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience working with seniors. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and treat residents with respect.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in various activities to promote well-being.
• Lead group and individual activities, including exercise and outings.
• Support the coordination of external trips and ensure resident safety.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating various daily life enrichment activities for our active residents, aimed to promote their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, and outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist in decorating for special events, holidays, and seasonal celebrations.
• Support the coordination of external trips, including reservations, and ensure resident safety during outings.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors, leading life enrichment activities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintaining composure in stressful situations and commitment to always treating our residents with respect and dignity.
• Friendly, assertive, professional, outgoing, multitasked, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.