Activities Assistant Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Naples, FL (Job ID 510626)

Description

Discover your Purpose!  

Discovery Village at Naples Independent Living, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assesses, plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group (assisted living and Memory Care) activities.
• Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Memory Care program.
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• As applicable, responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events.  Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Distributes community newsletter.
• Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.
• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
• One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creative ability.
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V