Senior Programming Assistant

Erickson Senior Living • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Senior Program Assistant to enhance the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents in Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care). In this role, you will collaborate with the Programming team to assess needs and provide tailored therapeutic and recreational activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working as an Activities/Recreation Assistant in a licensed health care community or a minimum of 2 years as an ESL Programming Assistant is required
• Flexible work schedule including weekend and evenings as appropriate is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess the resident’s needs/desires related to purposeful engagement and provide therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents
• Design, planning and facilitating various structured and impromptu programs to individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms
• Ensure the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions
• Work with other team members, management, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience
• Monitor changes in the resident’s needs, abilities and preferences to provide programs and activities appropriate for individual and group audiences
• Maintain proper documentation including daily attendance sheets, quarterly progress notes, assessment forms, service plans/care plans and contributes to the MDS as needed
• Participate in team discussions regarding resident programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident issues

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed