Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living • Dallas, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) assists with the day-to-day delivery of resident-centered activities at The Pearl at Dallas. The role supports the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy by incorporating wellness into all aspects of residents’ lives and ensuring services embrace emotional, purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.

The position works Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required, 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 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, annotate, and initial the communication log to document and learn pertinent information, including residents’ physical and 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 records related to this care.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.

What This Job Offers

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