Active Living Assistant

• Highly competitive pay!
• A free daily meal!

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Active Living Assistant at Eagleview LandinginExton, Pennsylvania.

If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!

We offer our employees:

• Highly competitive pay!
• Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous company match, vacation & sick time, holidays, and more!
• A free daily meal!
• A stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.
• A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Active Living Assistants are responsible for:

Provide a high level of customer service to residents and Team Members by achieving the standards as outlined in the MG CARES program.

Develop Activities:

• Assists with planning, coordinating, and participating in a variety of social events/outings to provide a vibrant and active community life to residents.
• Transports and/or accompanies residents to and from outside activities, shopping trips, and appointments in community vehicles.
• Capability to assist residents with boarding and disembarking from the vehicle with care.
• Familiarity with the community's transportation policies and procedures
• Diligence in adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with passengers to ensure a comfortable and safe ride.
• Dependability and punctuality in fulfilling assigned driving duties.
• Engages residents, families and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities that promote socialization, expand personal interests, increase physical activity, and continue education.
• Tracks resident activity participation and work with Assisted Living Program Director to adjust calendar events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends to enhance the community program; creates and shares relevant best practices with both community staff and Active Living Program Directors.
• Assists with developing community communications, such as activities calendars, to residents, families, and prospective residents.
• Sets up and cleans up activities (e.g., moving furniture, set up of tables, chairs, etc.).
• Acknowledge residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays).

Marketing:

• Conduct tours of the community when necessary.

Administration:

• Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Assists with ordering and managing supplies for all activities.
• Takes responsibility for vehicle inspection and maintence as needed.
• Reports any vehicle issues promptly.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• High School diploma required; College Degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Driving record in good standing and must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (if applicable) within 90 days from date of hire.
• Must meet all health requirements (including TB) and pass drug/alcohol and background checks.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire, where required by state.
• Prefer social activity involvement.
• Senior living experience preferred.

Consider applying to become a Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

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Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer