Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Colorado Springs
$36,400–$38,480 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on individualized needs and service plans. Facilitate group events, one-on-one visits, and community gatherings while coordinating schedules with other departments. Assist in organizing vibrant monthly Life Enrichment calendars, preparing activity supplies, and supervising volunteers. Invite and assist residents in and out of activities, including driving company vehicles when necessary. Prepare monthly progress reports for the Life Enrichment Coordinator and recognize resident condition changes requiring nursing intervention. Work full-time, four to five days a week with one weekend day, ideally between 9:30am and 5:00pm. Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality while adhering to federal, state regulations, and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Must have a clean driving record through the DMV
- Ability to recognize resident's change in condition that could require nursing intervention
- Maintain professional appearance, communication and confidentiality
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months preferred
- 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
- Ability to find and implement resources for LE activity programs
- Computer skills adapt to new technology
- Enjoy working with senior adults
- Exercise judgment
- Display empathy
- Creative skills
- Imagination
- Friendliness
- Resourcefulness
- Enthusiasm
- Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others
- Display our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect
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