Life Enrichment- Activity Assistant Part-Time

PartTime Activity Assistant Resident Services20 hours with evenings and weekends

Join us at Lakewood where we impact lives and build careers! We are a regional leader in senior care and we are located in the west end of Richmond.If you are looking to make a difference wed love to talk to you!

This is a great opportunity for someone creative and outgoing to bring fun and educational events to our beautiful community! You would be responsible assisting with the development organization implementation and oversight of activities for our independent residents.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff! This role willsupport the programs events and services we provide our of the exciting events this team member will be part of planning and executing include musical performances trips to the Richmond Symphony and local theatres dinners off campus museum trips shopping trips day drips to surrounding areas such as Williamsburg and much more! We are looking for someone who is a team player dependable organized and is passionate about bringing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents.

We offer perks such as half price meals team member appreciation events flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. We have a strong workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Benefits:

• Compensation based on experience: $15.33 $19.00/hour
• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents team members and leaders!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the confidentiality of all residentrelated information at all times (HIPAA)
• Observe and understands the residents rights and responsibilities at all times
• Chaperone outings to plays concerts museums meals etc.
• Share responsibility of covering in house programs duties to include setting up the A/V system greet speakers prepare handouts.
• Assist with other resident led clubs/groups.
• Assist Activities Manager with calendar of events by bringing ideas for in house programming and outings that are appropriate for the population.
• Assist with the creation of special events and help facilitate the event. Decorating for special events and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with geriatric population preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational time management and record keeping skills
• Computer skills are required
• Current Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Clean driving record
• Drives 512 passenger bus/van for outings and trips as needed.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Attend in services as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in a prompt and cooperative fashion.
• Follows all personnel policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and subsequent publications and notices (including policies on breaks meal periods and PAL time).
• Maintains thorough job knowledge and understanding of:Job description andResidents rights