Summary:The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents.
Essential Functions:
Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the communityDemonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concernsOther responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).Attend Monthly All Associate meetingsOther duties as assigned
Therapeutic Recreation Program:
Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilitiesAssist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarterAssist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residentsAssist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programsPosts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areasProvide an afternoon social or Happy hour dailyAssist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme
Compliance/ Safety/Vehicle:
Follows all emergency proceduresUnderstands and implements all safety practices and procedures.
Communication:
Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior populationCreative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented.Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful dispositionCreate a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activitiesPromote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult populationMust possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of lifeExcellent communication, organization and time management skillBasic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative softwareDriver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)