Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.50 - $17.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The Village at Gainesville is a vibrant and thriving assisted living community situated on a spacious 104-acre campus in Gainesville, Florida. Known for its excellent quality of life, Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College, making it a culturally rich and dynamic place to live and work. Our community prides itself on providing a supportive, respectful, and engaging environment where residents are not just guests but are living in their own homes. We emphasize the importance of individualized care and meaningful interactions to promote the well-being of older adults in our care. The Village offers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- unpack and repack boxes during event setup and breakdown
- weekend availability
- ability to work both inside with air-conditioning and outside in heat and humidity
- some walking, exercising and/or outside work leading programs or events involved
Job Qualifications
- Two-year degree/training in art, recreation or related field
- four-year degree preferred
- one or more years' experience conducting group activities
- knowledge of creative arts, humanities, world cultures and entertainment
- ability to select and facilitate activities considering a person's abilities and interests
- ability and willingness to regularly engage in a meaningful way with elderly (with or without dementia) in a respectful and positive manner
- possess characteristics essential to care partners of the cognitively-impaired such as patience, compassion, flexibility, calm and reassuring manner, empathy, respect, motivating, encouraging
- computer proficiency including Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and word processing applications
- excellent interpersonal skills
- able to work well with others including staff, supervisor, residents, families, volunteers and the public
Job Duties
- Lead and implement scheduled life enrichment activities that support residents' intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being
- facilitate activities and events prepared by the Life Enrichment team, ensuring resident engagement and participation
- assist with setup, cleanup, decorating, and providing supplies for scheduled events
- support new resident orientation by helping residents participate in activities and adjust to daily routines
- provide friendly, responsive customer service to residents, guests, and staff
- address resident questions or concerns as needed
- offer individualized support based on residents' unique strengths, preferences, and needs
- encourage ongoing participation in programs and assist with motivating residents to engage socially and meaningfully
- monitor daily activity execution and report feedback or concerns to the Life Enrichment Supervisor or Manager
- maintain confidentiality of all resident, family, and facility information
- collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments to support resident experiences
- attend required in-service training and educational sessions
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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