Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

Ready to make a difference while enjoying what you do? We are seeking an Activity Assistant to join our amazing Chandler team. Our Activity Assistant plays an important role in the lives of the seniors we serve and is a key member of our team. By providing appropriate and meaningful physical, mental, and social activities to our seniors, you have the joy of contributing to their quality of life and building priceless relationships. How rewarding is it to feel inspired, valued, and appreciated all while having fun and knowing you make a tangible and emotional impact from your work.

We currently have openings for Full-time, Part-time, and PRN.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and distribution of weekly program contents.
• Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for the newsletter.
• Assist with planning and coordinating special events including events for seasonal holidays.
• Assist in planning and conducting art programs, entertainment for special events, monthly birthday parties, group games, weekly religious services, and individual independent activities.
• Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of books, puzzles, magazines, and games.
• Assist the Director in training all staff on activity-related programs.
• May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings.
• Assist the Director in communicating information to the Nursing department regarding activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates.
• Report all program policy/procedures discrepancies to the Director of Activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must Love People!
• Dependable and Reliable
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Must be a good listener
• Ability to build rapport with residents
• Experience in Assisted Living and Dementia Preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-Disciplined, driven, able to demonstrate initiative, with high attention to detail
• Strong integrity and accountability

We offer:

• Fun
• Rewarding work environment
• Continuous education, training, and development
• Promote a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K
• Pay on demand

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent in education, training, and experience

Experience Preferred:

• Activities/life enrichment experience working with seniors.

Our Mission

To make a difference in the lives of our residents by making them feel meaningful, successful, and valuable each day that we have the honor and privilege to serve them with Accountability, Compassion, and Integrity. Avenir Senior Living is a family-owned and operated growing company with an excellent reputation and offers growth opportunities.