Activity Assistant
The Garlands of Barrington•Barrington, IL
•$16 - $16•Onsite
About The Position
The Activity Assistant will assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington. This role involves providing a variety of recreation activities, encouraging resident participation, and creating a positive and calm environment. The assistant will also prepare records, coordinate with other departments, distribute newsletters, participate in committees, conduct tours, and assist with resident move-ins.
Requirements
- Experience working with Alzheimer’s & Dementia in assisted living or long term care environment
- Proven customer service skills
- Compassion, patience and understanding
- Effective communication skills
- Must complete 16 hours of Dementia Training within 1 year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington.
- Provide recreation activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, special entertainment, outings, special events and one-on-one visits.
- Encourage residents to participate in programming by taking the time to personally invite those residents.
- Create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
- Participate in community outings off-campus.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of residents' attendance, progress and response to activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate activities with other departments, and modify program content, times, and locations as necessary.
- Distribute the monthly newsletter of activities to every resident, and is able to clearly answer any questions pertaining to the information contained in the newsletter.
- Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of The Garlands as appointed.
- Conduct tours of the facility and explain available services to prospective families and residents.
- Assist with components of move-ins as assigned and directed by the Administrator.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401k (with match)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Heated, underground parking
- Upscale employee break room
- Employee referral awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Uniforms provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
