Activity Assistant

Sinceri Senior Living; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and employee-centric community dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly residents. This role offers the opportunity to assist in planning and providing engaging activities that promote social, physical, and mental well-being. You will work closely with the Resident Experience Director to create a lively environment, ensuring that every resident feels valued and included. If you have a passion for making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your healthcare career in a certified Great Place to Work!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in social or recreational programs in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to plan and direct activities for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning activities that support residents' quality of life.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and assist with events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Resident needs evaluation

Respectful response to concerns

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrates 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 other programming away from the community.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.