Driver/Activities Assistant ~ San Jose ~ PRN
About The Position
The Driver/Activities Assistant helps develop and conduct resident activity programs at MorningStar Senior Living, following direction from the Life Enrichment Coordinator and applicable regulations and company policies. The role supports activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, tailored to residents’ individual needs, interests, preferences, and abilities. The assistant helps organize and facilitate group and individual activities, community events, one-to-one visits, and outings; coordinates activities with other departments; communicates programs to residents, families, volunteers, and staff; and helps prepare monthly Life Enrichment calendars and activity-program progress reports. The position also involves organizing activity supplies, escorting residents to and from activities, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the Wellness Director, maintaining professional communication and confidentiality, and supervising volunteers as needed. The assistant may drive company vehicles when helping residents on outings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A clean driving record through the DMV.
- Awareness of older adults’ special needs and dimensions of wellness.
- Techniques and skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities.
- Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
- Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities, and to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment activity programs.
- Computer skills and ability to adapt to new technology.
- Enjoy working with senior adults; exercise judgment; display empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
- Demonstrate the company’s Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and conducting resident activity programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Organize group and individual activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on their individualized needs and service plans.
- Facilitate group activities, one-to-one visits, community events, and outings that engage residents, families, and team members.
- Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
- Communicate activity programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
- Assist in preparing monthly person-centered Life Enrichment calendars that reflect residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities and offer activities at convenient times, including some evenings and weekends.
- Organize activity supplies and equipment so materials are available to residents.
- Prepare monthly activity-program progress reports as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
- Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
- Recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them immediately to the Wellness Director.
- Maintain professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
- Supervise volunteers as necessary.
- Assist residents on outings, which may include driving company vehicles.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
- Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance offerings.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- HSA options.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday leave.
- Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
- Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free shift meal.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
