Activities Assistant

Life Care Services•Richmond, TX

22d•$18

About The Position

Welcome to Delaney at Parkway Lakes , where we value our employees as much as our residents. Please know we have many employee benefits and an employee reward program. We are seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff. Part time shift available Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance What you will do: Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity. Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result. Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred
The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
Assisted Living Activities: 1 year (Required)
Driver's License (Required) with good driving record
Good communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.
Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.