Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Rio Rancho ~ PT
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
401k plan with matching
HSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
paid birthday leave
Career development programs
Opportunity for advancement
Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
free shift meal
Job Description
MorningStar Senior Living is a renowned senior care community dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care for older adults across various stages of aging. At MorningStar, culture is not just a buzzword but a foundational pillar that influences every aspect of living and working within the community. The company deeply values servant-leadership and aims to foster an environment where employees are inspired to make meaningful connections and truly enrich the lives of their resident-heroes. With a commitment to cultivating a transformative culture, MorningStar prioritizes respect, kindness, and heartfelt engagement to create a warm and supportive atmosphere for residents, families, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- minimum 6 months experience preferred
- must have a clean driving record through the DMV
- ability to recognize resident's change in condition
- ability to work up to 16 hours per week
- ability to participate in trainings as requested by administration
- demonstrate core values of love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
Job Qualifications
- Demonstration of our Core Values: love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
- minimum high school diploma or GED
- minimum 6 months experience 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 Life Enrichment activity programs
- computer skills adapt to new technology
- enjoyment of working with senior adults
- exercise judgment
- display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm
- caring attitude and sincere interest in others
- must have a clean driving record through the DMV
Job Duties
- 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
- invite and assist 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 and 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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