Resident Lifestyle Assistant

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program and

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in the United States is seeking a Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) to design, coordinate, and facilitate daily life enrichment activities for active residents, promoting physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

You will support the Resident Lifestyle Director with a variety of group and individual activities, decorations for events, and community outings while maintaining a warm, respectful environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months experience with seniors, leading life enrichment activities.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Respect and dignity in resident care and interaction.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Communication skills

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.