Activity Assistant

Senior living; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Lorain, Ohio, is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Activity Assistant. This part-time role supports the Resident Experience Director in planning engaging activities and maintaining residents' quality of life. Join a fun-loving environment that values employee growth and celebrates diversity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare-related social or recreational program preferred.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and adjust programming.
• Current and valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Experience Director in planning and providing resident activities.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and submit monthly needs list.
• Operate community bus for resident outings and programming.

Skills

Verbal communication

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Activity Assistant

Lorain, OH

Employment Status: Part-Time

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 5th year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

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 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 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 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.
• Follow and implement programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED, built around resident life profiles, and demonstrating an active, social, and creative environment.
• Assist the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assist the RED in maintaining a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meet all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Maintain the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submit a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of events, including holiday parties, as requested.
• Operate and drive the community bus for resident outings, community outreach, or other programming away from the community as needed.