Description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!

LCB Senior Living is hiring Recreation Assistant/ Van Driver at The Residence at Cherry Hill. Apply today for immediate consideration!

**Full Time, Part and Per Diem Positions**

**WILLING TO DRIVE PASSENGER VAN A PLUS!!!**

**New Wages!!**

What We Offer:

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • 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
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: 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.
• Physical Demands:
  • 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.