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MorningStar Senior Living · 3 hours ago

Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Littleton

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $19/hr

0+ years exp

MorningStar Senior Living is dedicated to creating a transformative culture that elevates the lives of its residents. The Activities Assistant will assist in developing and conducting resident activity programs, ensuring that activities are tailored to the individual needs of the residents and comply with established regulations and company policies.

Elder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in resident's negotiated service plans

Maintain a balance of recreational activities

Facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, community events that engage and involve residents, families and team members

Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments

Communicate residents' programs to residents, residents' families, volunteers, and community staff

Assist in preparing vibrant person-centered monthly Life Enrichment calendars, which reflect residents' interests, preferences, and abilities, and offers life enrichment programs at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends.)

Organize the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents

Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator

Invites and assists residents within the community to and from activities

Participate in trainings as requested by administration

Ability to recognize resident's change in condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Wellness Director immediately

Maintain professional appearance, communication and confidentiality

Supervise volunteers as necessary

May assist residents on outings which may include driving the company vehicles

Qualification

Activity program developmentEngagement techniquesComputer skillsCreative skillsEmpathyFriendlinessResourcefulnessEnthusiasmCaring attitude

Required

Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect

Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED

Experience: Minimum 6 months preferred

Job Knowledge: Awareness of special needs and dimensions of wellness for older adults; techniques and skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities

Sensitivity to residents' feelings and well-being; ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions and other activities; and to find and implement resources for LE activity programs

Computer skills adapt to new technology

Other: Enjoy working with senior adults, exercise judgment, display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others

Must have a clean driving record through the DMV