Activities Assistant, Assisted Living

Overview

Assist in planning and leading daily social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• activity planning
• resident transport
• recordkeeping
• volunteer coordination
• community tours
• repair reporting

Tasks

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

Requirements

• english
• clean driving
• shift work
• high school
• problem solving
• 3 years

What You Bring

-English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions -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 -Willing to work shift assigned, weekends, and holidays -Ability to work independently with minimum supervision -High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience -Problem solving, conflict management, and budgeting skills -Must possess a current state specific driver's license or CDL if applicable -3 years of experience preferred -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 -Good vrerbal and written communication skills

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Benefits

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

About Gilbane

-As a family-owned company, Gilbane has built a reputation for excellence and reliability, operating through its two main subsidiaries: Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company. -The Gilbane Building Company is renowned for its comprehensive construction services, which encompass construction management, preconstruction, and facilities management. -On the real estate front, Gilbane Development Company is dedicated to creating and implementing dynamic real estate programs that cater to public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The company excels in real estate development, investment, and property management, offering a full spectrum of services that include site selection, financing, and project management. -Gilbane's approach is characterized by a client-focused philosophy, where the company adapts its global knowledge to address local challenges effectively.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse test required. -must maintain a clean driving record approved by insurance; annual checks performed.