Activity Assistant

Senior living; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Service bonus up to $5,000

Referral bonus

Earned wage access

Generous PTO

Scheduling system

Discount marketplace

WalkingSpree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents' quality of life under the Resident Experience Director. The role is part-time, with every-other weekend from 1–4pm, and includes 2nd shift responsibilities in a caring, team-focused environment.

You will help plan, implement, and track engaging activities, maintain life histories, and assist with events and outreach while upholding high standards of safety and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience planning and directing activities for elderly residents and organizing programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including clear directions.
• Ability to promote activities with enthusiasm and enlist staff support.
• Ability to evaluate residents' needs and adjust programming.
• Respond to concerns in a respectful, patient, professional manner.
• Represent the community positively and professionally.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Able to pass a criminal background clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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 LifeProfile 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Enthusiastic attitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Is Remote Position: No Pay Rate: 13 PayRate Interval: Hourly PayRate Max: 13 Shift: 2nd Shift

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Working under the Resident Experience Director.

Part time every-other weekend 1-4pm.

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

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. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social orrecreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directingactivities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing specialprograms for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easilyunderstood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positiveattitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facilityteam members for activity programming.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and ableto adjust programming as needed.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or teamconcerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concernsto the Administrator as needed.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positiveand professional manner.
• Current and valid state driver's license.
• 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 LifeProfile 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.