Activity Assistant

Senior living; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community in Miamisburg, Ohio, where you can make a difference in the lives of elderly residents. As part of our team, you'll assist in planning and providing engaging activities that promote social interaction and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to evaluate residents' needs and adjust programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and providing activities for residents' quality of life.
• Implement programs based on resident life profiles.
• Operate and drive the community bus for resident outings.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Organizational Skills

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 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 third-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.
• Experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions in a pleasant and understandable manner.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities and enlisting support from facility team members for activity programming.
• Ability to evaluate residents' needs and adjust programming accordingly.
• Respond professionally and respectfully to resident, family, or team concerns, escalating issues to the Administrator as needed.
• Represent the Community positively and professionally.
• Current and valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain residents’ quality of life, addressing social, physical, spiritual, and mental health needs as per state requirements.
• Implement programs from the Calendar of Events created by the RED, based on resident life profiles, promoting an active, social, and creative environment.
• Maintain updated social histories and Life Profiles for each resident.
• Support the “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet residents’ health and wellness needs.
• Meet new residents and families upon arrival, inform them about the activity program, and encourage participation.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and equipment; submit monthly needs to the RED.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of holiday event activities.
• Operate and drive the community bus for resident outings, community outreach, or other off-site programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.