Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community

MorningStar Careers•Wheat Ridge, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At MorningStar Senior Living, we obsess about culture and seek great hearts who care and want to do work that matters. We select people who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership. This role assists in developing resident activity programs, conducting activities in accordance with the Life Enrichment Coordinator, and ensuring duties are performed according to current regulations and company policies. The position requires a caring attitude and a sincere interest in others, making a difference by providing great care and love for treasured residents.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months of experience preferred.
Awareness of special needs and dimensions of wellness for older adults.
Techniques and skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities.
Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions and other activities.
Ability to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment activity programs.
Computer skills adapt to new technology.
Experience working with Dementia seniors.
Enjoy working with senior adults.
Exercise judgment.
Display empathy.
Creative skills.
Imagination.
Friendliness.
Resourcefulness.
Enthusiasm.
Must have a clean driving record through the DMV.

Nice To Haves

Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident group and individual activities based on residents' individualized needs.
Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, and community events.
Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
Assist in preparing monthly Life Enrichment calendars that reflect residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities.
Organize activity supplies and equipment.
Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program.
Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
Recognize resident’s change in condition that could require nursing intervention and report to Wellness Director immediately.
Maintain professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
Supervise volunteers as necessary.
May assist residents on outings which may include driving the company vehicles.

Benefits

Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
401k plan with matching
HSA options
Employee assistance programs
Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Free shift meal!