Assisted Living Activities Assistant - Westminster Shores - Westminster Shores, Inc.

Full-Time with generous benefits package, 32 hours per week.  Occasional weekend work required. 

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the 5-star team at Westminster Shores, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown St. Pete. Currently seeking dedicated individual for our full time Assisted Living Activities Coordinator. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".

Why work for us?
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown St. Pete
- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: Assist to plan, develop, and direct the RAL operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures
and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
2. Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into
consideration.
3. Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.
4. Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
5. Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
6. Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.
7. Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate
in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents.
8. Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
9. Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
10. Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.

Experience and Basic Knowledge:
1-2 years experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in  nursing homes or related activities preferred. Must be familiar with individuals who suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them.

Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater or language arts extremely helpful.

Preferred Behaviors

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

• 2 year(s): 1-2 years experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred. Must be familiar with individuals who suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them. Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater or language arts extremely helpful.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity