Recreation Assistant: Casual - Sun​/Mon

Overview

Recreation assistant - PT Sun/Mon 9:30 am - 5:30pm, Tues/Wed 6:30pm - 8pm and Thurs 6p - 8p

Join to apply for the Recreation assistant - PT Sun/Mon 9:30 am - 5:30pm, Tues/Wed 6:30pm - 8pm and Thurs 6p - 8p role at The Bristal Assisted Living.

You will assist in presenting and coordinating recreational programs for our assisted living residents, as well as residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in the Reflections Memory Care Neighborhood. You will help plan fun and safe trips to suitable destinations, such as art galleries, theaters, music venues, racetracks, sports events as well as religious and cultural programs. You will also help prepare, print and distribute copies of our monthly calendar, newsletters and memos to residents.

You will also be expected to perform planned activities in the absence of the Director of Recreation. In this role you will maintain a knowledge of resident backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, and spoken languages, etc., and use this knowledge to encourage resident engagement and participation. The loving attention you bring to the assistance you provide is fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

• One year’s prior experience working with a senior population, and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia a plus
• At least 6 months of Recreation activity experience (art therapy, music therapy) or event leadership experience, and preferably in assisted living, long-term care or a similar industry setting
• Be outgoing, warm and have a genuine caring personality
• Able to create programs that get residents involved and excited
• Be dependable and able to supervise activities, special events and safe excursions for the residents
• Has creative talents in one or more areas, such as art, music, readings, dance, etc.
• Always maintaining oneself well-groomed and properly attired
• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills and always presents a positive spirit and professional attitude
• Possesses a proven ability to lead classes and other instructional learning sessions and speak in front of a group setting with ease, confidence and clarity
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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