Activities Assistant, Assisted Living

The Lifestyle Assistant will assist the Lifestyle Director with the planning and implementation of the day to day social, educational, recreational, spiritual and therapeutic individual and group activities as listed on the activity calendar. Provide assistance to transport residents to activities in the building and on van outings.

Primary Responsibilies and Duties

• Lead large groups, small groups, and one-on-one activities throughout the day
• Effectively encourage and actively promote resident to participate in activities
• Visit and encourage each resident each day
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping as assigned
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the residents' unique needs
• Handle all residents concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite, and professional manner
• Communicate and channel to director and nurses all resident, personnel, and other matters and information that could be of concern in relationship to the health and mental state of resident
• Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees the importance of activities to the quality of life for all residents
• Assist and cover for absent staff members as requested and when necessary
• Attend all required classes and staff meetings as announced
• Represent the community by giving tours and marketing as needed
• Care for the community's animals as assigned
• Care for the community's planters and other similar areas as assigned
• Assist family members with their concerns (look for lost items, direct them to nurse or person for needed information)
• To pick up after activities and put items away, including the moving of furniture
• Assist in keeping common areas neat and orderly and free of clutter
• Oversee that all residents have access to activities at all times
• Assist with directing volunteers when working with residents during activities
• Ensure safe and comfortable accommodations for residents
• Make all guests feel welcome and help make their visit more enjoyable
• Assist in providing written instructions for caregivers to follow for activities on the Activity Calendar on days off
• Report all needed repairs to maintenance personnel
• Independently attend outside training related to activities
• Perform such other tasks as may be required from time-to-time

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience preferred
• Must possess a current state specific driver's license or CDL if applicable
• Must possess a clean driving record that will be approved by the Company's insurance carrier and the Company's standards. Annual driving record checks will be performed to ensure consistent and safe driving patterns are met

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Willing to work shift assigned, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Problem solving, conflict management, and budgeting skills
• Good vrerbal and written communication skills
• English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions
• Compassion for elderly
• Self-motivated

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington D.C. this position ranges from $40,800 - $58,900 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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