Senior Living Assistant

Senior Living Active Living Assistant

20 hours/week with weekend availability

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is currently accepting applications for an Active Living Assistant to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

• Develop
  
  Activities:
  • Collaborate with the Active Living Program Director to design and implement a program of activities appropriate to the needs of residents transitioning from AL to Memory Care.
  • Deliver, lead, or conduct program activities in a timely and effective manner.
  • Coordinate at least one family activity per month.
  • Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each resident needs.
  • Familiarize yourself with residents of the Community.
  • Observe resident’s ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills. Communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate Team Member.
  • Encourage and motivate residents in all areas, aiding when necessary.
  • Participate in all training offered by employer.
  • Assume the duties and functions of Activities staff in their absence.

• Maintain confidentiality of employer, Team Members, and residents alike.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Accurately maintain all records related to department.
• Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Employ effective listening skills when engaged with residents and Team Members.
• Represent and promote activities and programs as a member of our team.
• Organize and manage both information and time effectively.

• High School diploma required;
  College Degree or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer social activity involvement.
• Senior living experience preferred.

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer