Activity Assistant

Hcshiring; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a compassionate Resident Experience Assistant to support activity programming for our residents. You will help implement engaging, state-compliant activities that enhance quality of life and foster social connection across the community.

As part of the Resident Experience team, you will work closely with the RED to plan events, maintain records, and communicate with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience planning and directing activities for elderly residents and coordinating programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including clear directions to others.
• Ability to promote activities with enthusiasm and enlist staff support.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support residents’ quality of life and meet state requirements.
• Follow the Calendar of Events and create an active, social, creative environment.
• Maintain updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assist in maintaining a health and wellness program for residents.
• Meet new residents and families, inform them about activity programs and encourage participation.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and equipment; submit monthly needs to the RED.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of events, and operate the community bus for outings or events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Activity planning

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Background checks for our communities in Florida will be completed through the Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Current and valid state driver’s license. Must be at least 26 years of age for any driving requirements.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
• Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.
• Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assists the RED in maintaining a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.
• As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.