Senior Living Activity Specialist

Garden Healthcare; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

PayActiv

Professional growth

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Peabody Retirement Community is seeking a Full-Time Activity Assistant to bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our residents. You will develop meaningful activities and events, while fostering socialization and one-on-one engagement to enhance residents' quality of life.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy working with older adults. Experience with dementia is preferred, and there are opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with older adults or individuals living with dementia is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, energetic, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to engage residents with different interests, abilities, and needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with individual and group activities.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents based on their interests and needs.
• Assist with planning creative activities and special events.
• Encourage resident participation and socialization.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Work with residents living with dementia and adapt activities to meet their abilities and interests.
• Help create a positive, welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Energetic

Teamwork

Job description

Peabody Retirement Community is seeking a Full-Time Activity Assistant to bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our residents. You will develop meaningful activities and events, while fostering socialization and one-on-one engagement to enhance residents' quality of life.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy working with older adults. Experience with dementia is preferred, and there are opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.