Assisted Living Activities Assistant

Westminster Communities of Florida•St Augustine, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Assisted Living Activities Assistant in our Assisted Living Department. This individual will assure that an on-going program of activities is provided to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is a vital part of our Resident’s quality of life in the assisted living area. EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served." To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.
1-2 years experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred.
Must be familiar with individuals that suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them.
Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater or language arts extremely helpful.
Fingering, Standing, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Grasping, Pushing, Driving a car, Climbing, Reaching
Feeling, Smelling, Speaking, Hearing, Tasting, Seeing
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.
Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.
Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents.
Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance – three plan options
Dental Insurance – three plan options
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary (Premium paid by company)
Long Term Disability – (Premium paid by company)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
403(b) Retirement Plan
PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (available after 90 days of employment)
Resident Christmas Fund for team members
Foundation Mercy Fund
Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
Discounted Meals
Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
Training & Career growth