Activities Assistant - Aegis Living

Overview:

Seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative individual to help create everlasting memories for our residents and families! Has anyone ever told you that you are a kind person who naturally cares for others? Are you creative, love to sing or play a musical instrument? Then, you might consider Life Enrichment career here at Aegis Gardens Newcastle!! 

 

Schedule:

Sunday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00-5:30 OR Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30

Responsibilities:

As a Life Enrichment Assistant, your contributions to the team may include:

• Designing, facilitating, and conducting activities for residents alongside the Life Enrichment Director(s)
• Assist in the coordination of community wide events such as themed parties, holiday celebrations, and hosted speakers
• Create new and innovative enrichment programs and activities for our residents with a commitment to high quality standards for residents
• Participating in painting and pottery, lunch outings, shopping trips, sporting events, card games, exercise, puzzles, games, movies and so much more!
• Maintain a professional and caring attitude towards residents
• Transport residents at the Community
• Maintain the bus and town car

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Experience working with seniors in assisted living or related field preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to use computers, TV's, apps and other electronic devices
• A musical background, art background,  and experience in event planning for seniors is a big plus. 

 

Other cool stuff you might want to know:

• Competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/tuition assistance and more!), and an enjoyable work/life balance. Please feel free to ask us for a benefits summary during your interview process.
• Excellent orientation and communication with management
• Ongoing training programs and a well-defined career path. Ask us about the path to your bright future!
• Employee appreciation days (additional paid time off)

Who You Are:

• A valid state driver’s license, clean driving record, and any specialized licenses (or the willingness and capability to acquire) required to operate multi-passenger vehicles
• Experience working with the senior population
• Skilled at building relationships with residents
• Good navigational skills
• Must meet State requirements on criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a 7 Panel Drug Test that includes marijuana. 
• Must be a minimum age of 25 years of age transport residents and run errands fort the community.
• Must be willing to take TB skin test

Min Salary:USD $20.00/Hr.Max Salary:USD $20.00/Hr.