Resident Lifestyle Assistant

Cogir of Brea; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in California is seeking a Resident Lifestyle Assistant to support the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing and coordinating daily life enrichment activities for active residents, promoting their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

You will engage residents one-on-one and in groups, lead social, recreational, and outdoor activities, assist with newsletters, decorate for events, and help organize outings while maintaining safety and dignity for all

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors.
• Ability to work independently and follow plans.
• Ability to maintain composure and treat residents with respect and dignity.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents one-on-one and in groups.
• Lead or assist with social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and events.
• Support coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Decorate for events and assist with outings, ensuring resident safety.
• Support the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (Pay on Demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating various daily life enrichment activities for our active residents, aimed at promoting their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, and outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist in decorating for special events, holidays, and seasonal celebrations.
• Support the coordination of external trips, including reservations, and ensure resident safety during outings.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors, leading life enrichment activities, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and commitment to always treating our residents with respect and dignity.
• Friendly, assertive, professional, outgoing, multitasked, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.