Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community

MorningStar Careers • Lone Tree, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At MorningStar Senior Living, we are seeking great hearts who care and want to do work that matters. We are looking for individuals who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership. This role assists in developing resident activity programs, conducting activities in accordance with the Life Enrichment Coordinator's direction, and ensuring all duties are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of experience preferred.
• Awareness of special needs and dimensions of wellness for older adults.
• Techniques and skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities.
• Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
• Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions and other activities.
• Ability to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment activity programs.
• Computer skills and adaptability to new technology.
• Enjoy working with senior adults.
• Exercise judgment, display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
• Must have a clean driving record through the DMV.
• Minimum of 25 years old to operate the bus.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident group and individual activities based on residents' individualized needs.
• Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, and community events.
• Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
• Assist in preparing monthly Life Enrichment calendars that reflect residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities.
• Organize activity supplies and equipment.
• Prepare monthly reports on the progress of the activity program.
• Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
• Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
• Recognize residents’ change in condition that could require nursing intervention and report to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Maintain professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers as necessary.
• May assist residents on outings, which may include driving company vehicles.

Benefits

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED