Activities Assistant

Phoenix Senior Living • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) assists with the day-to-day delivery of resident-centered activities that promote the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy and wellness in all aspects of residents’ lives. The role incorporates emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions into services and activities. The position reports directly to the Program and Outreach Director and works activities shifts on Saturday and Sunday, with every weekend required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Refer to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident.
• Assist with facilitating a variety of 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 initial 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 delegation of daily care for animals or plants within the activities program and services, and maintain related records.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.

What This Job Offers

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