"title":"Activities Assistant - Sr. Living Community"}
About The Position
As an Activities Assistant, you are responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Health Center residents. You will lead groups of 5 to 20 resident seniors in a variety of activities. These activities can range from physical exercise classes to games, music, cards, and bingo. Why youll love The Orchards: We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment. The Orchards is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. The Orchards is our health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Activities Assistant designs and runs group classes and activities with residents. The Activities Assistant must have the ability to work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class. The activities assistant must be comfortable leading large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help. Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience leading group activities for students, camps, or other organized activities.
- Preferred 40-hour Basic Course for activities professionals. (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals - NCCAP)
- Preferred 1+ years of experience in a social or recreation program or a healthcare setting working with seniors.
- Experience in an Assisted Living setting is highly desired.
Benefits
- Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- 401k with employer match.
- We offer great Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Flex Holidays.
- Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Construction of Buildings
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
