Activities Assistant - Bloomington, United States - Great Lakes Management Company

Description

Job Objective(s):

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of seniors? If so, this is the job for you. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you are responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Director in leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs. You will mostly be working with residents in our secure memory care.

Qualifications

• Preferred activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, or long-term care facility serving a senior population. Willing to train individuals with a passion for working with seniors.
• Valid Class C Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• You will need to be comfortable taking residents on outings in a 14-passenger bus. Prior experience driving a bus is not required, training will be provided.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creative and problem-solving skills
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good work ethic and time management skills.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and HIPPA standards.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

. Responsible for assisting Life Enrichment Director with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading scheduled programming.

• Consistently chart in communication log and one-to-one tracking logs.
• Support the development of a monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Report maintenance needed bus interior and exterior in a timely manner.
• Report maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.