Why do 94% of our residents recommend our communities to friends and family? Our people make the difference! Juniper Glen was created with the vision of creating safe and happy homes for seniors all over the country by a family with three generations of experience in senior care. Our mission that is focused on “People, Passion, and Excellence” is more than a statement. It’s a tangible experience our team creates by providing compassionate, exceptional service to our residents, and collaborative, positive support to each other. This person-centered approach has helped us create healthy communities where both our residents and employees thrive.

Our employees receive great benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as 401(k), MDLive, DailyPay and LifeBalance programs, and more. If you’re looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of people with a lifetime of meaningful stories to tell—and provides you with the opportunity to make one-on-one connections with co-workers and residents—we encourage you to join our team. Learn more about your new role below.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age
• A commercial driver’s license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hire
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
• Possess organizational skills
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulations
• Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
• Provide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents’ scheduled times
• Assists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendar Informs residents of daily activities using an announcement board
• Invites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessary
• Assists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or Supervisor
• Facilitates socialization among residents
• Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boards
• Assures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary manner
• Facilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)
• Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
• Assists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook page
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or nonperishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasions or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What do you love most about working with seniors?
• Do you have any experience working in Memory Care?

Work Location: In person