Lifestyle Assistant

Dial Senior Living; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday & anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift (Up to $260)

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental,

Basic Term Life/AD&D

401K

Flexible Spending Account for Dependen

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Illinois is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the lifestyle team by planning and leading engaging resident activities Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

You will coordinate diverse programs across physical, social, recreational and creative categories, document participation, assist with outings, and help maintain a vibrant, inclusive community for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing, and leading activities across physical, social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service/volunteering, and special resident requests.
• Lead group activities and encourage resident participation.
• Document resident engagement daily in LifeLoop and track trends.
• Coordinate community outings and events, acting as chaperone when needed.
• Know residents’ activity preferences and promote engaging experiences.
• Decorate facility for events and holidays.
• Invite residents to participate and assist them to activities.
• Support social media content creation for the community.
• Drive the company vehicle for activities and appointments as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance experiences.
• Identify supplies needed for activities.
• Report injuries to supervisor before end of shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and operations information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible hours

Mobility assistance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Must be at least 18

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to residents' lives but life to their years.

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K

Position: Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to residents' lives but life to their years.

Perks & Benefits

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Position Overview

This position works with the lifestyle team to create unique resident experiences that promote a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging community.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing, and leading activities in the following categories: physical, social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service/volunteering, and special requests of the residents.
• Lead group activities while encouraging resident participation and building positive relationships.
• Document resident engagement each day in LifeLoop, tracking the data to observe engagement trends.
• Help coordinate community outings, events, and special celebrations, while assisting as a chaperone.
• Become acquainted with each resident and their activity preferences and promote activities in a way that piques residents' interests.
• Assist with decoration of the facility for special events, seasons, and holidays.
• Invite and/or remind residents to participate in planned activities, assisting them to and from activities.
• Support social media content creation and posting for the community.
• Drive the company vehicle for resident activities and appointments, as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance resident experiences.
• Identify and requisition needed supplies for planned activities.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to resident, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and stand for extended periods
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in activities, recreation, or senior living
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Experience working with memory care or seniors with dementia
• Enjoyment in working with older adults