Resident Program Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Resident Program Assistant to support the Program Director in leading and executing Resident Programs in Sweet Memories and Assisted Living. The role focuses on engaging residents, coordinating physical, social, recreational, and educational activities, and helping create a safe, holistic environment.

The position requires prior experience with seniors, memory care, and activity planning.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a health care field; activity professional certification preferred.
• Experience with seniors; memory loss experience preferred.
• Two years’ activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficient with technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with planning and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events.
• Assist with transportation and resident outings.
• Assist with the production of the community monthly calendar.
• Maintain documentation and resident attendance through digital programs.
• Maintain knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporate into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates.
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to operate the community van safely.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Senior care experience

Memory care experience

Activity planning

Driver's license

Technology proficiency

Education

Healthcare education/background

Certified activity professional

Tools

Digital programs

Job description

Pay rate: $18 per hour.

The Resident Program Assistant supports the Program Director in leading and executing all Resident Programs in “Sweet Memories” and Assisted Living to ensure the residents remain as engaged, healthy and as active as possible. Supports the Resident Care team to create a safe, holistic, engaged and social environment. The Program Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the standards of Resident Programs as assigned by the Program Director.

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Education or training in a heath care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred by not required
• Experience working with seniors and those with memory loss strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to prioritize, utilize good time management and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’ license, with no major violations within 3 years
• Must, have a working knowledge of and be able to utilize technology effectively.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Assists the Program Director with planning, developing and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events.
• Assists with transportation and resident outings
• Assists with the production of the community monthly calendar.
• Assists in maintaining documentation and resident attendance through digital programs
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record, and be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy, and be able to operate a large passenger van safely.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 lbs. Long stretches on one’s feet, walking around is to be expected.
• The Activity Assistant is a highly active position, with the person leading physical activities for the residents. The Activity Assistant position requires long stretches on one’s feet and long stretches requiring the person to drive the community van.

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.