Lifestyle Assistant

Maplewood Senior Living•Darien, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for the implementation of all programs, ensuring they are therapeutic to the residents and maximize their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and purposeful programs to meet the overall wellbeing of our residents.

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, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population.
Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life.
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
May be required to take a driving test.
Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, reach with hands arms, balance, lift and perform medium to the maximum transfer assists with residents.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community.
Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
Be personable, reliable, and a great communicator and team player.
Relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors, and associates at all levels.
Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns.
Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
Attend Monthly All Associate meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Select, schedule, and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities.
Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter.
Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents.
Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs.
Post the current monthly, weekly, and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas.
Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily.
Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme.
Follows all emergency procedures.
Understands and implements all safety practices and procedures.
Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior population.
Be creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented.
Display patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities.
Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organization's values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.