Recreation Assistant/ Van Driver- The Residence at - Rocky Hill, United States - LCB Senior Living

Mark Lane

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Description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one

Full-Time Opportunity

Per Diem

Assisted Living & Memory Care

Must have F Endorsement or be willing to acquire
***NEW WAGES $18/hr
- $20/hr based on experience**
What We Offer:

  • Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
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Health
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Vision
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Dental
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401k
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PTO
  • Paid Time Off
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Work with an Amazing Team
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Possibility for tuition reimbursement
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Rewarding role working with seniors

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
  • Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
  • Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
  • Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
  • Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
  • Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
  • Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
  • Assist residents to and from activities.
  • Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
  • Attend required ongoing inservice training sessions and orientation.
  • Driving residents in van as needed.
  • Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Job Qualifications:


  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
  • The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
  • Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
  • Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
  • Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Experience: Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.
  • Certificates/Licenses: A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.
  • Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

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