ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATE

Five Star Senior Living • Yonkers, NY

288d

About The Position

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well. We are actively looking to add a Lifestyle 360 Associate to our team. Lifestyle 360 is a holistic activities program for seniors built around the five dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The Lifestyle 360 Associate will work with the Lifestyle 360 Director to assist in the analysis of the community's resident population and the development of an innovative, evidence based, seven days per week activity program that is engaging and incorporates the Five Dimensions of Wellness. The associate will occasionally Interview residents to determine their interests and program activity preferences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with small groups as leader or facilitator.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in human service or recreation therapy preferred.
• Previous experience working in a health care setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the demographics and needs of the resident population and utilize findings to assist in designing activity programs to meet the resident's needs.
• Work directly with residents to determine their interests and program preferences and determine what adjustments or accommodations may be needed within those programs to encourage program attendance.
• Assist with the writing of recreation program descriptions in coordination with the Lifestyle 360 director.
• Ensure that all documentation required by state and Five Star corporate policy is written in a timely fashion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED