Programming Assistant (Therapeutic Activities)
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Job Location:
Dorchester County, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off holiday pay health plans offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield dental and vision insurance disability coverage and complimentary life insurance. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care costs.
- Bonus program for referring associates and or residents
- A retirement savings plan with a company match
- Retail discounts include cell phone plans pet insurance home & auto insurance car rentals identity theft protection office supplies concert & museum tickets travel shopping and much more!
- DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity equity and inclusion for the whole company!
- Nationwide tuition rewards program.
- Professional development and education programs including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Canton Center commuter rail)
- Form meaningful relationships with residents and families;
- Help implement and coordinate the balanced daily therapeutic programming schedule for 7 days per week;
- Support with coordination of entertainment including guest lecturers musicians and fitness instructors;
- Participatein scheduled outings ensuring safety of residents on transportation and off-site
- Assist with support group and educational sessions for families and staff
- Support with developing monthly newsletter taking photos and updating social media
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience: Associates or Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation Education Social Work or related field preferred. Must have 1 years experience working with elderly and/or Alzheimers populations.
- Physical requirements: Standing sitting bending and transferring residents (with and without assistance)
- Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
- Punctuality & reliability Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.
Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associates (and residents) experiences perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECares LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.
Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age disability veteran or military status disability genetic information or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local addition The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff re-hire transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Time Management
- Growing Experience
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Daycare
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commercial Driving
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimers Care
- Memory Care
About Company
Since 1990, Senior Living Residences has created service-enriched independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer’s care options for seniors in New England.
