Resident Activities Assistant - The Residence at Otter Creek

LCB Senior Living; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LCB Senior Living is seeking Full and Part Time Residence Engagement Assistants for The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT. The role involves planning activities, maintaining relationships with residents, and assisting with transportation. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates will enjoy full benefits starting from day one.

Benefits

Health

Vision

Dental

401k

PTO- Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
• Create interest and motivate residents to participate daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist residents to and from activities.

Skills

Creativity

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Residence at Otter Creek - Middlebury, VT

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

LCB Senior Living is hiring Full and Part Time Residence Engagement Assistants at The Residence at Otter Creek. Apply today for immediate consideration!

**Hiring Full Time OR Part Time - around 30 hrs/week**

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

**must be able to drive van*

What We Offer: Full Benefits Effective Date of Hire!!

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy:

LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits, and training.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
• Create interest and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills.
• Effective communication in English, both orally and in writing.
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in recreational therapy or related field preferred; gerontology experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license in the state of work with no more than two moving violations in three years.

Physical Demands:

• Finger and hand dexterity.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to lift at least 15 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull carts, walk, sit, and stand.
• Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend, and reach.