What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Gardens Care Senior Living?
Welcome to Gardens Care Senior Living.
"Passionate About Enriching Lives and helping seniors thrive? Join our life enrichment Department as an Activities Assistant!"
At Gardens Care Senior Living, we believe that life should be full of joy, connection, and purpose, no matter what stage of life you're in. We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Activities Assistant to help create memorable experiences and enrich the lives of our residents through engaging and meaningful activities. If you're passionate about working with seniors and creating a fun, dynamic environment, we want you to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with planning and leading daily activities for our residents, including arts and crafts, music therapy, games, exercise classes, and group outings.
- Engage with residents to encourage participation in activities, ensuring that everyone feels involved and valued.
- Assist in organizing special events, such as holiday parties, birthday celebrations, themed social gatherings, and outings.
- Provide one-on-one interaction with residents, offering companionship and support during activities.
- Maintain activity supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for each program.
- Collaborate with other staff members, including nurses, caregivers, and management, to ensure activities align with individual care plans and residents' preferences.
- Monitor and document resident participation and feedback, reporting any changes or needs to the team.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine passion for working with seniors and a desire to create positive, enriching experiences.
- Previous experience in activity coordination or a similar role (preferred, but not required).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you should be able to interact with residents in a friendly, empathetic, and patient manner.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and events.
- A creative and enthusiastic spirit – someone who is willing to think outside the box to make activities fun and meaningful.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate special events and resident needs.
Why Choose Gardens Care Senior Living?
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, sick leave, and more.
- Access to earned wages before payday
- A supportive and friendly work environment where your creativity and contributions are truly valued.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents, fostering joy, connection, and well-being.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to enrich the lives of seniors and create fun, engaging experiences that bring joy and meaning to their days, apply today to join the Gardens Care Senior Living family as an Activities Assistant!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19