Activities Aide

Jackson Creek Senior Living • Monument, CO

108d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Associate position will be asked to assist the Life Enrichment Director to plan, coordinate, and direct resident activity programs utilizing resources of the community.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Adult Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required to drive company vehicle
• Minimum six months experience working in a senior living community or organization with activity based programming preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Director to Plan, Coordinate and Direct Resident Activities
• Lead varied life enrichment activities and outings
• Assist in planning programs for group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in residents' service plan and activity preferences to include a balance of recreational activities including physical, social, sensory, religious, diversities, intellectual, and creative arts and crafts
• Assist and participate in resident activity outings such as trips to stores, shopping centers, restaurants, museums, sporting events and day trips
• Ensure group activities are scheduled and on time, to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents
• Know the unique interests of residents and encourage/assist them to participate in activities
• Assist in coordinating scheduled activities with other departments to include special events
• Assist in maintaining adequate activity supplies and equipment to meet needs and interests of residents, ensure materials are available to residents
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly communication avenues indicating current and future activities, events, holiday themes, or picture review of past activities
• Assist residents with mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident's request
• Assist with transportation of residents within the community from one area to another area where activities may occur
• Participate in the collection of life history and interest of the residents
• Orient volunteers in the community as needed or requested
• Document resident participation of activities as needed or requested
• Participate in in-service programs of the community
• Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms which may signify a physical change in resident's condition that could require care intervention. Report concerns to Director of Wellness immediately
• May be required to drive company vehicle as needed or requested
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Daily Pay Advance Option Available
• Holiday Pay (when working on a major holiday)
• Sick time pay accrual

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED