Arvum Senior Living ยท 3 weeks ago
Celebration Assistant/ Activity Assistant
Tipton, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expArvum Senior Living is part of the Discovery Senior Living family, managing Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across the Midwest. The Celebration Assistant will assist in developing and overseeing resident services, planning, and coordinating activities that promote health and engagement among residents.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents
Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities
Assesses, plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers
Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event
Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events
Coordinates holiday decorations for the community
Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events
Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group (assisted living and Memory Care) activities
Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Memory Care program
Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner
Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services
As applicable, responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services
Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar
Distributes community newsletter
Meets with new residents to introduce the program
Assists Director in leadership of wellness program
Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff
Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest
Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel
Ability to use software to design calendars and signs
Ability to use email and the Internet
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population
Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner
Responds promptly to resident needs
Supports organization's goals and values
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Ability to delegate
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Competent in organizational, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate and plan for event planning
Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision
Preferred
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred
One to three years experience preferred in assisted living, long term care or experience/exposure to the senior population
Benefits
Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
401(K) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms
Company
Arvum Senior Living
Arvum Senior Living, a part of Discovery Senior Living, manages properties in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase