What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at The Waters?
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
12 hours per week - some weekends and day hours - flexible schedule
The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'
We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.
Why The Waters?
- Paid holidays; double time for holidays worked
- Instant access to 50% of earned but unpaid income with OnShift
- PTO, use it as you earn it
- Medical and Dental Benefits available the 1st of the month
- 401k, fully vested
- The Waters Values Teamwork, Humility, Responsibility, Innovation, where Victories are celebrated and Every moment matters! Where you can THRIVE!
The Activities Assistant, also titled The Active Life Assistant, is a valuable member of our Petals Memory Care Program which provides our residents with supportive and person-centered social connections to inspire joy, meaningful interactions, and life fulfillment. Some of the elements of our Petals Program include Physical Wellbeing, Creative Arts, Social Connections, Waters Academy, Integrated & Spiritual Therapies and Music & Arts Enrichment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Play a meaningful role in developing and executing activities which help our residents thrive. Some examples of activities include exercise classes, creative arts, culinary creations, social interactions, personal engagements, off-site excursions, etc.
- Assist residents with activities of their choice which may include group activities and/or personal engagements
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities
- A love of seniors and passion for enhancing lives through meaningful interactions
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and positive rapport with residents, team members, and families
- Previous experience working with seniors and/or experience in memory care, recreational therapy, education, hospitality, or related areas preferred
- The ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, as appropriate
The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.