Activity Assistant - Senior Living

Cogir Senior Living; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors as a Resident Lifestyle Assistant. In this rewarding role, you'll engage with residents through diverse activities, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. Your compassion and creativity will shine as you lead social, educational, and recreational programs that enrich the lives of those you serve. With competitive wages, training opportunities, and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path in the senior living industry. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a team-oriented setting, we invite you to apply and become part of a caring family committed to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Free Meals at Work

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and enjoy working with seniors.
• Experience in leading life-enrichment activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in various activities and outings.
• Facilitate games, exercise classes, and special events.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director in daily tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Team Player Attitude

Patience

Leadership in Activities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HCA or CNA License

Job description

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What can you expect?

Cogir Senior Living is hiring an energetic, creative, and compassionate Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) in our beautiful retirement community Blossom Valley by Cogir.

Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating a wide variety of life-enrichment activities for our residents daily.

If you are passionate about your work and driven by the desire to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and become part of the Cogir Family.

What Cogir has to offer you?

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
• Optional same-day pay.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for qualifying employees.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Free meals at work, and more!

What will you do as a Resident Lifestyle Assistant?

• Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Lead or assist with group, and one-on-one, social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, as well as assist with outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Lead assigned activities.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• Positive team player attitude and love working with people!
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have or be pursuing an HCA or CNA license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, patience, and compassion for our residents.
• A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience, working with seniors, and leading life-enrichment activities, is preferred.
• Experience with memory care is a plus.
• Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, and always treat our residents with respect and dignity.
• Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), or Senior Living experience is a plus!
• A valid state driver's license.

About COGIR Management USA:

COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale manages 90 senior living communities across 11 states and we continue growing. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive.

Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents, today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

Apply today and become part of the COGIR Family!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities