Lifestyle Assistant Full Time Sun-Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm

Maplewood Senior Living•Newtown, CT

About The Position

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a Lifestyle Assistant for its Newtown community. The role implements therapeutic programs designed to maximize residents’ quality of life and support their social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and purposeful wellbeing. The assistant works with residents, families, visitors, and community associates and supports the Lifestyle Director and program team in planning and delivering activities and events. The position is full-time, Sunday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday work may be assigned, and the employee may be required to work shifts other than the one hired for. The role involves following safety and emergency procedures and may include exposure to infectious waste and diseases, as well as interactions with residents who may be hostile or emotionally upset due to mental status.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or satisfactory completion of two years of college with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology, or a related field; alternatively, two years of full-time recreation-field experience with an adult population.
Passion for working with the senior population and improving residents’ quality of life.
Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Basic typing skills and computer knowledge, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and creative software.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; may be required to take a driving test.
Ability to use up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
Ability to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch, reach, balance, lift, and perform medium-to-maximum transfer assists with residents.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as assigned and potentially work shifts other than the one hired for.
Personable, reliable, and an effective communicator and team player; able to relate professionally and positively to residents, visitors, and associates at all levels.
Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented, with tact and a cheerful disposition.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Select, schedule, and lead activities appropriate for residents at all levels and abilities.
Assist with community special events, including at least one family event per quarter.
Assist with completing Staying Connected Forms and Personal History Forms for residents.
Coordinate WISH Program and parallel activities with the Resident Service Care team.
Help maintain appropriate supplies for recreation programs.
Post current monthly, weekly, and daily activity schedules in designated public areas.
Provide a daily afternoon social or happy hour.
Assist the Lifestyle Director with monthly Activity Committee meetings so residents can contribute to the events calendar.
Assist with conducting the annual Maplewood theme.
Communicate staffing issues or concerns to the Lifestyle Director.
Attend monthly all-associate meetings.
Follow emergency procedures and implement safety practices and procedures.
Promote Maplewood positively and communicate the organization’s values to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.