Activities Assistant

Job Description

The Activities Assistant is responsible for implementing and supporting aspects of the community’s Art of Living Well philosophy and the multi-dimensions of Art of Living Well through interaction with residents, presenting classes and instruction, coordinating events, and assisting with transportation as needed. Assist in promoting a healthy, activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and associates.

Availability :

Tuesday–Saturday, 9 : 30am-5 : 30pm

Pay : $19 / hr

What will I do every day?

• Assist Life Enrichment Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and vocational needs of the residents and staff
• Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Art of Living Well programs
• Teach and facilitate programs as appropriate
• Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate / department immediately
• Assist residents with requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Implement a variety of group and individual Art of Living Well programs that meet the varying needs of the residents and staff
• Respond to residents individually to meet their Life Enrichment needs based on activity level, acuity, interests, and feedback
• Work with volunteers and community groups as needed to implement various programs and events
• Assist in setting up / tearing down Life Enrichment and community events as needed
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• Perform function ability assessments and quality of life indexes for participants, as requested
• Assist with scheduling transportation as required
• Drive vehicles as necessary
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Represent the company PVBs and The Art of Living Well on a daily basis
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Support continuous improvement
• Comply with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Adhere to all regulations, laws and company standards, including the Associate Handbook
• Understand and support the community sales process
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Special Requirements / Certifications I may need?

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements