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Maplewood Senior Living · 2 days ago

Lifestyle Assistant - Part Time

Southport, CT

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Maplewood Senior Living is a forward-thinking senior living provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. They are seeking a Lifestyle Assistant who will be responsible for implementing programs that maximize residents' well-being through various social, physical, and emotional activities.

Health Care

Growth Opportunities

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

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

Qualification

Recreation program implementationCommunication skillsBasic computer skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCustomer servicePassion for seniorsTeam player

Required

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

Valid driver's license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Benefits

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.