Activity Assistant - FT

Discovery Senior Living; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company in senior living as an Activity Assistant in Rochester, NY. This role involves developing and coordinating resident activities that enhance their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Applicants should possess an Associate’s Degree and experience in caregiving. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) for planned activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting resident programs and events.
• Coordinate community planned functions and assist in setup and breakdown.
• Organize a calendar of events.

Skills

Proficient verbal skills

Creative ability

Organizational skills

Delegation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our community is looking for an Activities and Events Coordinator to join our team.

Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
• Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.
  
  

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1005555

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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