Activities Assistant - Part Time

Company: Maplewood at Twinsburg LLC
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: June 4, 2021

Job Description:

Activities/Program Assistant - Per Dieam

Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Activities Assistants (Lifestyle Assistant) to become part of our family.

 Maplewood at Twinsburg is hiring a Part Time Activities Assistant for our growing community. Evenings & Weekend Availability a Must!

We offer:  ? Competitive wages ? Flexible shifts ? Bonus & incentive programs ? Paid training ? Growth opportunities

 APPLY NOW, walk-in applications accepted daily 9am - 6pm or join us for open interviews every Tuesday 11am - 2pm.

Maplewood at Twinsburg, 2463 Sussex Blvd., Twinsburg, OH

Lifestyle Assistant will assist the Lifestyle Director with the coordination and implementation of all programs, ensuring that they are therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall well-being of our residents. The Lifestyle Assistant shall make every effort to meet the comprehensive needs and interests of all the residents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Plans, schedule, and leads, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
• Assist with planning the monthly calendar
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily
• Successfully worked within Lifestyle budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, and supplies

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Requires an associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with a major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferred
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge: familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
• Driver requirements; valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.

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