Activities Assistant ~ West Des Moines ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps develop and conduct resident activity programs at a senior living community, following direction from the Life Enrichment Coordinator and applicable regulations and company policies. The role supports residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care through group and individual activities tailored to their needs, interests, preferences, and abilities. The assistant helps coordinate programs and events, communicate activity information, prepare calendars and reports, organize supplies, accompany residents to activities and outings, and recognize and report changes in residents’ conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A clean driving record through the DMV.
• Awareness of older adults’ special needs and dimensions of wellness.
• Knowledge of techniques and skills for engaging residents with different interests and abilities.
• Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
• Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities, and to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment programs.
• Computer skills and ability to adapt to new technology.
• Enjoy working with senior adults; exercise judgment and display empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing group and individual activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on individualized needs in their negotiated service plans.
• Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, one-to-one visits, and community events involving residents, families, and team members.
• Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, families, volunteers, and community staff.
• Help prepare monthly person-centered Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities, with activities scheduled at convenient times.
• Organize activity supplies and equipment so materials are available to residents.
• Prepare monthly reports on activity program progress as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
• Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
• Recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them immediately to the Wellness Director.
• Maintain professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers as necessary.
• May assist residents on outings, which may include driving company vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance offerings.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• HSA options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday leave.
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free shift meal.

What This Job Offers

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