Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living • Dallas, GA

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) assists with the day-to-day delivery of resident-centered activities that promote and integrate the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy of incorporating wellness into all aspects of residents’ lives. Activities should embrace emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions. The position reports directly to the Program and Outreach Director.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required. The role includes helping residents participate in activities, supporting engagement in memory care, documenting relevant resident information, and maintaining activity areas and supplies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Job-related experience in a senior living community preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the assisted living industry preferred.
• Dementia care experience preferred.

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, notate, and initialize 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 related care records.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.
• Help lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates to participate in social events and scheduled social activities.

What This Job Offers

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