Assisted Living Activity Assistant

Peregrine Senior Living; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on delivering engaging activities tailored to residents' needs, fostering teamwork, and enhancing the quality of life for seniors. With a commitment to innovative care and employee appreciation, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in senior living, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Child Care Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO Cash Out Program

Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Senior Assisted Living required.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and exciting Resident activities meeting individual needs.
• Assist with orienting all residents to activity programs.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule:Full Time - Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm

Salary: $16 - $17 per hour - based on experience

Benefits:

• Generous PTO

• Paid Holidays ANDFloating Holidays

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans, Dental, Vision

• Child Care Reimbursement

• Compassionate PTO Donation Program - to support a team member

• Flexible Scheduling

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• PTO Cash Out Program

• Retirement Plan – 401 (k) with company match

We are currently seeking an energetic and experiencedActivities Assistant (Assisted Living).

Activities Assistant Responsibilities include:

• Works with Director of Activities to deliver creative and exciting Resident activities meeting individual needs and interests within the community

• Under the direction of the Director of Activities, assist with orienting all residents to activity programs.

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make decisions. Must be a proven professional with compassion, integrity, and honesty.

• The ability to work under pressure, resolve conflict, prioritize tasks, and follow through with creative ideas.

• Have a keen ability to foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, helping others beyond the job responsibilities, and having a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.

Activity Assistant Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 3 years required experience in Senior Assisted Living

Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker, located in Albany, New York, is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

• Peregrine Proud: Public Acknowledgment of Exceptional Employee Performance

• Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings

• Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events

• Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus and Celebration

COVID-19 considerations: Strict adherence to NYS DOH guidelines and CDC standards.

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.