Activities Assistant - Full Time with Benefits!
Company: Fox Run Village by Erickson Senior Living
Location: Novi
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:Fox Run Village by Erickson Senior LivingFox Run is a
beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community in Novi,
Michigan. We're part of a growing network of communities developed
and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of
senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and
growing. -Compensation: Commensurate with experience starting at
$14 hourly.The schedule for this position is 10:30am to 7pm and
will consist of 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day.Position Title: - - -
-Program AssistantDepartment: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Health
Services Reports Directly To: - Programming ManagerReports
Indirectly To: N/ADirectly Supervises: - - - N/ALocation: - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - CommunityFLSA Status: - - - - - - - Nonexempt
Grade: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4Job Code: - - - - - - -
- - - - - HS0056Approved Date: - - - - January, 2024Indirectly
Supervises: N/A - - - - SUMMARY: The Program Assistant will
stimulate the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and
emotional well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care.
- Discusses with the Programming team the resident's needs/desires
related to purposeful engagement and providing therapeutic and
recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of
the residents.Person Centered Care Summary:The Continuing Care team
is committed to serving residents in all aspects of their daily
lives and assisting with the day-to-day functions of the
neighborhood. - Members of the Continuing Care team will develop
relationships with the residents and their families using a
consistent caregiver approach; supporting the residents' physical,
spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing
the residents first. - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Uses
independent judgment to facilitate various structured and impromptu
programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and
resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community.2. Escorts and
ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and
excursions.3. Works collaboratively with other team members,
management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver
programs and activities designed to enhance the resident
experience.4. Routinely monitors changes in the resident's needs,
abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that
are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group
audiences. Any noted changes are communicated to the Programming
Manager.5. Provides input to program supply lists, maintains supply
levels, and ensures safe operation and functionality of the
equipment.6. Participates in team discussions regarding resident
programming, schedules, trips, special events, staff scheduling,
and resident issues.7. Prepares various activity programs according
to the schedule and guidance by the Program Manager.8. Leads group
and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in
activity spaces, common areas, and resident's rooms. -9. Sets up
activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics,
etc.10. Motivates and assists participants during
activities/programs. -11. A flexible work schedule including
weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is
required.12. Maintains Erickson Senior Living's philosophy and
"Vision" statement.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. - Understanding of the
dementia process. (if no previous dementia experience or education,
training will be offered upon hire) - Demonstrate good judgment,
think independently, and be self-motivated, organized, flexible,
and dependable. - Good communication and listening skills. - - -
Demonstrate a willingness to learn -Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment and multitask. - Exceptional customer service skills. -
Strong creativity and socialization skills.EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE: -
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