Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment

Allegro Senior Living • Winchester, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor Senior Living of Winchester, VA is seeking an Activities & Wellness Assistant to join their team. This role works under the guidance of the Activities & Wellness Director to develop and implement engaging programs that promote wellness, recreation, education, and spiritual growth for Assisted Living residents. The primary responsibility is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program for all residents and families, encouraging socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, and increasing physical activity and education. The goal is to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all residents.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.
• Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
• Appropriate CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all residents.
• Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
• Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
• Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
• Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
• Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.
• Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed