Activity and Wellness Assistant

Spring Arbor Senior Living•Midlothian, VA

1d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Activities & Wellness Assistant-- Full Time 📍 Location: Spring Arbor Senior Living – Midlothian, VA💰 Starting Wage: $15.53/hr. or higher based on experience Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about enriching the lives of seniors? Spring Arbor Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Wellness Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Activities & Wellness Director to develop and implement engaging programs that promote wellness, recreation, education, and spiritual growth for our Assisted Living residents The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Assistant Ensemble Care is to assist the Program Director Ensemble Care in providing a full-time social and activity program in the neighborhood(s) for all residents and families. Encourages resident socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education. Making every effort to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all the residents.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.
Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
Appropriate CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director Ensemble Care in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents in the neighborhood(s).
Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other meetings as directed by the Program Director Ensemble Care.
Assist the Program Director Ensemble Care in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.
Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
Other job duties assigned – see full job description.