Activities Assistant
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Unique Homes & Lumber
Pekin, IL, US
Summary
Lead and develop diversified recreational activity programs to engage and motivate residents in an assisted living and memory care setting. Maintain activity records and assist with community events, decorations, and new resident integration.
Job Description
Overview
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,700 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,400 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.
Responsibilities
•Leads assigned activity programs.
•Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
•Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
•Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
•Assists in informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
•Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
•Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
•Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives.
•Assists in maintaining records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
•May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
•May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications
•Must be at least 16 years of age.
•Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
•Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
•Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
•Weekends required
Benefits
Offered to full time staff
•Medical, dental, vision insurance
•Paid time off - Accrues immediately!
•Life Insurance paid by company
•Short term Disability
•Long term Disability
•Accident Insurance
•401k with match starting immediately upon hire
Benefits for all staff
•DailyPay © (Advanced pay product). Work today, Get paid tomorrow!
•Discount meals while working -$3/meal
At the Villas of Holly Brook our goal is to be a leader in providing compassionate quality senior care, focusing on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes dignity, respect, positive communication and the "whole" person - mind, body and spirit. You've worked hard all your life to make sure your retirement years are comfortable and secure.
NOW IS THE TIME to set your pace to a more relaxed and worry-free lifestyle! NOW IS THE TIME you let someone else tend to ALL the tasks of daily living. You will be served a healthy, flavorful and satisfying meal without the hassle of shopping, cooking, and clean-up. If you're ready to experience all the comforts of home - your home - without the work and worry,
NOW IS THE TIME to move to The Villas of Holly Brook! Enjoy senior community living with exceptional benefits with your new friends and neighbors at the Villas of Holly Brook!
Founded
2008
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Charleston, Illinois
At the Villas of Holly Brook our goal is to be a leader in providing compassionate quality senior care, focusing on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes dignity, respect, positive communication and the "whole" person - mind, body and spirit. You've worked hard all your life to make sure your retirement years are comfortable and secure.
NOW IS THE TIME to set your pace to a more relaxed and worry-free lifestyle! NOW IS THE TIME you let someone else tend to ALL the tasks of daily living. You will be served a healthy, flavorful and satisfying meal without the hassle of shopping, cooking, and clean-up. If you're ready to experience all the comforts of home - your home - without the work and worry,
NOW IS THE TIME to move to The Villas of Holly Brook! Enjoy senior community living with exceptional benefits with your new friends and neighbors at the Villas of Holly Brook!
Founded
2008
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Charleston, Illinois