Community Life Assistant

Westerwood; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

DailyPay (pay on demand)

401k retirement with company match

Scholarship opportunities and tuition

Job summary

Westerwood is seeking a part-time Community Life / Activity Assistant to enhance the daily experiences of our residents at our Columbus, OH campus. The role involves leading and assisting with group and individual activities, coordinating special events, games, outings, and cultural programs.

You will encourage participation, assist residents to and from activities, provide bedside recreation when needed, distribute monthly calendars, help with care plans, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group and individual activities for residents.
• Coordinate special interest groups, games, parties, outings, and cultural activities.
• Encourage residents to participate and assist to activities and areas; provide bedside recreation when needed.
• Distribute monthly activity calendar and assist with individual care plans.
• Complete documentation as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Creativity

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Westerwood is a premier senior living community and proud 5-star facility actively seeking a part-time Community Life / Activity Assistant to add to our exceptional team and community. This position is scheduled weekdays and every other weekend.

Job Duties:

The person in this role is responsible for leading and assisting with group and individual activities for residents. Activities include special interest groups, games, parties, outside trips, and cultural activities. The person in this position encourages residents to attend activities and functions, assists them to and from activities and recreational areas, provides recreation activities at bedside when needed, distributes monthly activity calendar, assists with individual care plans, and completes documentation as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a HS diploma, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds and walk long distances. Prefer experience in working with people that have dementia. Previous experience in an activities program in an assisted living or long term care setting is preferred. Other requirements include: Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy, creativity and enthusiasm. Must enjoy working with the senior population.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE WESTERWOOD TEAM?

• Competitive pay, pay for experience, and annual pay increases!

• Paid holidays, DailyPay (pay on demand), 401k retirement with company match, and more!

• Scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance!

• Serving seniors for over 45 years!

• Named a Top Workplace by CEO Magazine for 10 consecutive years!

• Meaningful and rewarding employment!

• A work environment that is fun, friendly, supportive, and caring!

• Referral bonuses up to $1,000!

Westerwood is a friendly nonprofit organization serving a community of vibrant seniors. Our mission is to promote a lifelong journey of personal purpose, for those we serve, by creating a culture of independence, wellness and community.

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