Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Assistant- Full Time

Allegro Senior Living•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rosewood Village – Greenbrier, under new management by Spring Arbor Senior Living, is hiring a full-time Activities Assistant / Life Enrichment Assistant for its assisted living community in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role assists the Lifestyle Director in providing a social and activity program for residents and families. Its purpose is to encourage socialization, improve daily living skills, expand personal interests, increase physical activity and education, and maintain and expand residents’ lifestyles. The assistant helps conduct and coordinate activities, supports resident meetings, prepares and distributes the monthly Lifestyle calendar, connects with community groups and volunteers, assesses residents’ activity preferences, and helps schedule transportation. The position may require driving community vehicles as needed. The posted schedule is daytime, with every other weekend required. Pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age, or at least 21 to drive the company bus.
Possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.
Have high energy and enthusiasm, decision-making and problem-solving skills, planning and organization skills, and rapport-building skills.
Pass a criminal background screening.
Have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record, which is checked annually.
Adhere to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to the policy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility.
Appropriate CDL license.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for residents.
Help prepare the monthly Lifestyle calendar, post it, and distribute it to residents.
Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
Contact appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform activities and assist with Lifestyle programs.
Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
Be prepared to drive property vehicles as needed.
Assess residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
Support engaging programs such as social events, games, fitness activities, music, crafts, and special community events.
Perform other assigned job duties.