Activity Assistant

Senior living; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fun loving, employee-centric community at a senior living facility in Peoria, Illinois! This role involves engaging with residents through planned activities and ensuring their quality of life is upheld. You will assist in various programs that cater to their social, physical, and mental health needs. With opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing the lives of elderly residents. Starting with a solid foundation in communication, planning, and enthusiasm, come make a difference among our wonderful team.

Benefits

Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter

Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a social/recreational program in healthcare preferred.
• Current and valid state driver’s license required.
• Must pass a criminal background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and providing resident activities.
• Maintain an updated social history and life profiles of residents.
• Drive community bus for outings and activities as needed.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to display enthusiasm

Ability to evaluate residents' needs

Respectful and professional manner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perks and Benefits*:

• Earn up to 1% wage increase everyQuarter
• Sinceri Senior LivingDiscount Marketplace
• Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior topayday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged schedulingsystem
• Length of Service Bonus Program
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision,Supplemental Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing TeamEnvironment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on positionand 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 certifiedby our employees as a Great Place to Work for our 5th Year in a row. Createyour healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growthopportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Applyonline 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 3^rd 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 backgroundclearance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintainthe residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements foraddressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
• Follows and implementsprograms posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built aroundresident 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” programto meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meets all new residentsand families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program andencouraging participation.
• Maintains the inventory ofactivity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• As requested, assists withset up and break down of events of holiday parties.
• As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for residentoutings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away fromthe community.
• And other duties assignedby supervisor.