Vista Springs Living
Working conditions:Every other weekend 10a - 3pVista Springs offers many wonderful perks including, but not limited to:Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan.Short Term Disability401KDental and Vision Insurance, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time OffFloating HolidayCompetitive Compensation and Benefits Program.Advancement Potential.Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care CommunityRealize your full potential for career growth and professional excellence by bringing your full-self every day to thrive in our Joy in Work environment in one of our beautiful Award-winning purpose-built and master-planned communities.Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team.Purpose:To provide the best quality of life and engaging daily activities to residents as a group or on an individual basis. Meeting physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and needs of the residents. Present a safe, positive, caring and professional image at all times.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist with planning, scheduling and implementing quality activitiesCreate and maintain relationships with residents and their families.Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boardsAssist with resident's special events, outings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.Work with volunteers and actively seek new volunteersEncourage and motivate resident participationMaintain accurate recordkeeping.Non-Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWelcome new residents and their familiesResident's mailKeeping equipment functioning properly as cational RequirementsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED). Course work or continuing education courses relating to field.Work ExperiencePrior work experience in activity/recreation field in geriatric care. Specialized training specifically relating to job duties.Dementia experience a plus.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills.Physical DemandsTo perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis you must be able to lift up to 50lbs. physical work may include walking, moving, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing and pulling for periods at a time.Additional InformationMust be able to work in a team player environment, multi-task, self-directed, flexible, detailed orientated person, and organized; complete projects in a timely manner and follow through skills. Must have a high level of communication skills to interact with residents, families and staff.**This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management's flexibility to assign work responsibilities.