Resident Life & Activities Coordinator

Community First Solutions; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Employee recognition programs

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community First Solutions is seeking a kind-hearted Resident Lifestyle Assistant to join The Patterson team—a beautiful, luxury assisted living and memory care community. Whether you're new to caregiving or have years of experience, we're here to support you every step of the way!

Schedule: Every other Wednesday and every other weekend from 10:30a-6:30p; Pay: Starting at $14.00/hour, based on years of experience; Location: The Patterson.

Qualifications

• Education: High Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year or less experience in leading and assisting with a variety of activities and programs, preferably with older adults.
• Excellent communication skills in working with residents, employees, families, and the public.
• Ability to be flexible, display dedication, sensitivity, patience, honesty, imagination, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to multi-task and work in an environment of changing demands and frequent interruptions.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must have knowledge of safe operation of vehicles when transporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and promotes a variety of activities both within and outside the facility to stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general wellbeing.
• Encourages hobbies, instructs and supervises craft activities among residents, in groups or individually, in recreational areas or in residents’ rooms.
• Complies with safety regulations and policies.
• Assists with parties, provide games and encourages residents to assist in the planning, such as making table decorations, wrapping gifts, trimming room or area, and other similar activities.
• Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with local ministers, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material, and others.
• Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other activities available in the community.
• Provides prompt and accurate response to staff, resident, and family inquiries for information while always honoring confidentiality.
• Must be familiar with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Company’s Exposure Control policy.
• Assists the Director of Resident Lifestyle/Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with special events and functions.
• Supervises and transports residents during indoor and outdoor activities and community outings.
• Maintains resident activities documentation and charting as delegated by the Coordinator.
• Carries out evening and weekend functions.
• Prepares the activity area, equipment, and supplies.
• Orders, maintains, and storages equipment and supplies.
• All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Education

High Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Community First Solutions is seeking a kind-hearted Resident Lifestyle Assistant to join The Patterson team—a beautiful, luxury assisted living and memory care community. Whether you're new to caregiving or have years of experience, we're here to support you every step of the way!

Schedule: Every other Wednesday and every other weekend from 10:30a-6:30p; Pay: Starting at $14.00/hour, based on years of experience; Location: The Patterson.