Resilient Living Aide (Part-time)

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

$16/hr

Job summary

Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, is seeking a Resilient Living Aide to create fun, meaningful daily experiences for residents and help them feel connected and at home.

This part-time role offers 4 morning shifts and 1 evening shift bi-weekly, no regular weekends. Compensation starts at $16 per hour, with 401K, tuition assistance, and a first-time homebuyer program.

Qualifications

• 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic technology skills required (email, iPad, typing).
• Creativity, resourcefulness and imagination encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for residents in the Household and lead programs.
• Assist with resilient living and social activities.
• Help with meal times and table setup.
• Welcome new residents and engage families.
• Ensure residents participate in meaningful activities.
• Attend trainings and team meetings.
• Report issues to coordinators and maintain dependable schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Tech literacy

Creativity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Email

Computer typing

Job description

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $16/hr

Be the heart of the household! As a Resilient Living Aide, you’ll create fun, meaningful daily experiences that help residents feel connected, valued, and truly at home. From leading activities and sharing one-on-one moments to welcoming families and brightening meal times, you’ll help build a warm, upbeat community where residents can thrive with dignity, joy, and purpose. Creativity, kindness, and a positive attitude are your superpowers in this role!

What You’ll Do

• Responsible to provide activities for residents in their Household; conducts programs, visits and activities geared to the interest and abilities of the residents.
• Assists residents with resilient living. Resilient Living at Meadow View means: normalcy of living (i.e. living life as they would outside of Memory Support, spending time with others, engaging in group activities or meaningful 1:1’s).
• Assists at meal times by helping to set tables (or invite a resident to help set the table as a meaningful 1:1) and other meal time-related tasks like serving drinks and plates to tables.
• Welcomes new residents and their families, keeps new residents on their radar to especially invite and include in activities as they first settle in and we learn their likes, dislikes, preferences, etc.
• Ensures all residents have opportunities to participate in meaningful and purposeful activities and special events of their choosing.
• Engages with family members; cultivates a vibrant community for purposeful living for our residents involving their families. Invites and reminds family members about upcoming events and activities.
• Facilitates and influences the mood and tone of the Household, encouraging residents and Household team members to be contributing members of the Household.
• Problem solves when concerns arise and ensures that complaints and concerns are handled in a timely manner; keeps Resilient Living Coordinator or Director aware of issues, to provide support and assistance.
• Attends all in-services, team meetings, ongoing trainings.
• Meets regularly with the Resilient Living Coordinator to engage in monthly team meetings.
• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18 and have either a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a basic understanding of technology (i.e. answering emails, using an iPad, typing on a computer, etc.).
• Must be willing to develop or already have a sense of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination.
• Must have excellent customer service skills: patience, tact, cheerfulness and enthusiasm.
• Must be willing to assist in the Households as needed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
• Must be efficient and organized, with a good sense of responsibility and a high degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Must treat residents with kindness, cheerfulness and respect.

Additional Information

This position is part-time with 4 morning shifts and 1 evening shift bi-weekly. No regular weekends!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.