Per Diem Engagement Assistant with The Residence at Brookside

LCB Senior Living•Avon, CT

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring a Per Diem Engagement Assistant at The Residence at Brookside. Apply today for immediate consideration! $18-$20/hour based on experience WE ASK THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO DRIVE OUR PASSENGER VAN AND CURRENTLY HAVE A CLASS F ENODORSEMENT ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE. What We Offer: Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One! Health Vision Dental 401k Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours): Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Work with an Amazing Team! Possibility for tuition reimbursement Rewarding role working with seniors Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities. Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program. Mains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families. Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities. Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs. Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store. Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget. Assist residents to and from activities. Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar. Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation. Driving residents in van as needed. Perform dual tasks and work independently. LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy: LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Requirements

WE ASK THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO DRIVE OUR PASSENGER VAN AND CURRENTLY HAVE A CLASS F ENODORSEMENT ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.
The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.
Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
Assist residents to and from activities.
Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
Driving residents in van as needed.
Perform dual tasks and work independently.