Part Time Activities Assistant

Bethesda Senior Living Communities; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging and meaningful activities. This part-time role involves planning and organizing daily events that cater to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of seniors, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess a compassionate nature, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional care and support, and make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve in a rewarding and fulfilling position.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Company matching 403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal, Sick and Holidays

Paid Volunteer Program

Total Care EAP

Wages on Demand

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of activities that meet residents’ physical and emotional needs.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred with care facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily activities and special events for residents.
• Assist in conducting new resident orientation and track attendance.
• Provide transportation for residents and maintain activity supplies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Writing and Editing Skills

Multitasking

Compassion for the Elderly

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Activities for Seniors

Time Management

Driver's License

Education

High School Degree

Experience in Care Facility

Certification as Activity Director

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital Cameras

Scanners

Printers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 368 Bethesda Gardens Thornton - Thornton, CO

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Description

We currently have an opening for a part-time Activities Assistant in our long-standing, reputable, faith-based assisted living community in Colorado.

It is our mission to provide excellent customer service delivery to seniors and their families with care that meets the specific needs of the residents, and a community environment that is like 'home.' If you share these goals and wish to be a part of our team please let us hear from you.

The Activities Assistant will assist the Activity Director in developing a stimulating program that provides social, entertaining, and recreational activities that meet residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Wages on Demand

These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes and participates in daily activities and special events.
• Assists in conducting New Resident Orientation.
• Tracks attendance and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Conducts daily activities following community’s policies and procedures.
• Interacts with residents and their families to ensure activity needs of residents are being met.
• Provides transportation for residents using time management and customer service skills.
• Assumes duties of Activity Director in his/her absence.
• Assists in the development of the monthly activities calendar that provides a variety of activities that will stimulate interest by the residents.
• Assists the Activity Director in the development of the quarterly newsletter that is used as an information tool for residents and families in addition to being a marketing tool for the community.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity supplies and ensures supplies are in proper working order and stored in a safe manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Assists with tours and inquiries as needed.
• Ensures coverage is scheduled to maintain resident activity schedule.
• Recruits and assists in organizing volunteers.
• Assists the Activities Director in promoting resident participation in daily activities.
• Educates residents on Emergency Plan.
• Participates in and assists with procedures associated with emergency drills and actual emergency situations within the community.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’/guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

There are no managerial duties for this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess knowledge of activities that will meet residents’ mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs.
• Must possess excellent writing and editing skills.
• Must be able to multitask and work with frequent interruptions.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team to prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
• Must possess current, active driver’s license with an excellent driving record. A CDL may be required for large vans in accordance with state requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers and printers.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities’ Mission Statement.

Education/Experience: High school degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in a care facility desired. Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired. Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Drives and/or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.