Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant assists with the day-to-day delivery of resident-centered activities that promote and integrate the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy. The role incorporates emotional, purposeful, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness into services for residents. Activities are offered throughout the day and evening, with participation from resident care associates. The position works Saturday and Sunday, every weekend, and reports directly to the Program and Outreach Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates to participate in social events and scheduled social activities.

Nice To Haves

• Job-related experience, preferably in a senior living community.
• Knowledge and experience in the assisted living industry and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Refer to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident.
• Assist with facilitating appropriate, personalized activities that incorporate all dimensions of wellness and are available throughout the day and evening, with resident care associate participation.
• Recognize changes in residents’ conditions and take appropriate action.
• Assist residents to and from activity rooms when necessary.
• In memory care, assist residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing, life-enriching activities and routines, and assist with engagement.
• Review, read, note, and initial the communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and residents’ physical or behavioral changes.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• As applicable, assist with delegating daily care of animals or plants within the activities program and services, and maintain related care records.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.

What This Job Offers

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