Lifestyle Assistant

Job Title: Lifestyle Assistant
Location: Darien
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: Competitive 
Department: Activities

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Part-Time Lifestyle Assistant to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Essential Functions:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns  Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Therapeutic Recreation Program:

• Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities
• Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter
• Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents
• Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
• Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs
• Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily
• Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
• Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme

Compliance/ Safety/Vehicle:

• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands and implements all safety practices and procedures.

Communication:

• Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior population
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented.
• Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of

life

• Excellent communication, organization and time management skill
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
• Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, reach with hands arms, balance, lift and perform medium to the maximum transfer assists with residents.

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.