Activities Assistant / Driver (Sundays)

Activities Assistant

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. You are also part of an extraordinary company that is investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life! We are looking for a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to support our senior citizen residents in our community. In this role you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading meaningful activities that are appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and are conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. You will also be providing transportation so our residents can remain connected to services and resources in the neighborhood and participate in engaging outings to local places.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

• Support resident wellness by planning and leading engaging activity programs to meet the needs our resident population, including seniors in need of physical assistance and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.
• Lead daily resident activities for residents to support resident engagement and mental health, per our Community standards.
• Drive our small bus to and from church services, shopping, or other resident errands.
• Take dogs belonging to residents for walks around the outside of the community, and dispose of any pet waste.
• Assist with preparing and distributing monthly event calendars for residents and staff to raise awareness of activities in the community and promote communication.
• Partner with leadership and other staff to address resident needs.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Six months' experience working with seniors in activities or life enrichment preferred.
• Memory Care experience is preferred.

Pay Range: $15.00/hr - $17.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits: Part-time employees working a certain number of hours per week are eligible for some benefits options, including some health / dental / vision choices, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, and an employee assistance program. Work Schedule: Sundays each week, 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EEO Employer