Activities Assistant

COME JOIN OUR HILLSIDE LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM; WHERE YOU ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS AND THEY ENRICH YOUR WORK LIFE IN A MEANINGFUL & FUN CAREER!!

About the Role:

The Activities/Life Enrichment Assistant plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents at Hillside Terrace by assisting Life Enrichment Director in planning and implementing engaging fun inspired activities that promote social interaction, physical well-being, and mental stimulation for a mixed level senior population varying from Independent and Assisted Living as well as those with memory impairment. This position requires a compassionate individual who can connect and empathize with residents in a diverse setting and understand their unique interests and needs. The assistant will work closely with the Life Enrichment Director to develop a diverse schedule of events that cater to various abilities and preferences of our residents. By fostering a vibrant, full of life community atmosphere, the assistant will help residents maintain their independence and dignity while encouraging participation in meaningful life enriching activities. Ultimately, the goal is to create a supportive environment that enriches the lives of all residents and promotes a sense of belonging and joy.

** We are seeking a 'Dementia Certified' Activity Assistant and are open to reviewing applicants with Dementia care expertise and attainable work history in a Memory Care community setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment position.
• Experience in Assisted Living AND Memory Care Community setting.
• Have an upbeat, pleasant, caring, enthusiastic personality.
• Possess a verifiable work history with a minimum of one-year tenured job.
• MUST be willing to work as a team with the coworker of the 'L.E.T.' department, all company departmental staff, residents and families.
• MUST have clean driving record and a valid State of Michigan driver's license.
• MUST feel competent to drive facility 14 passenger handicap bus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Dementia Care Activities.
• Experience in planning, execution and fully carrying out group activities by yourself and the ability to encourage the care team to assist in escorting residents to/from all events to increase residents' participation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and fully carry out the execution of daily activities and special events for residents and their families.
• Engage all residents in activities, ensuring their participation and enjoyment.
• Provide support and encouragement to residents, fostering a positive, fun and enlightened atmosphere.
• Always take note of resident participation and residents and family feedback on activities to always be offering life enriching programming.
• Must maintain a high regard for exceptional attendance and punctuality as our resident's life enrichment and the department flows only if you are here as scheduled!

Skills:

The required skills for this position include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, which are essential for building rapport with residents and understanding their needs. Organizational and time efficiency skills are vital for planning and coordinating activities effectively, ensuring that all logistics are managed smoothly. Creativity is vitally important, as the assistant alongside coworker of the "L.E.T." department will need to develop engaging and diverse programming that appeals to a wide range of interests, abilities and capabilities of residents. Additionally, much patience and empathy are crucial in providing support to residents, particularly those with varying levels of mobility and cognitive function. Preferred skills, such as dementia certification in activities and knowledge of therapeutic recreation techniques, can enhance the quality of activities offered and contribute to the overall well-being of residents. Teamwork with other departmental staff is "Hillsides Way" that we all have a role to play in increasing activities participation, increase residents' socialization skills and thoroughly enrich our resident's wellbeing to always make their lives feel whole and worthy at this time in their lives!!!!! This is "Hillsides Signature Pillar of Service"!