Activity Assistant

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our senior's well-being.

Position: Activity Assistant (Part-Time)

25 hours a week, weekends and evenings (until 8pm)

Eden Vista Prospect Heights, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is looking for a Activity Assistant for our wonderful facility!

We are seeking individuals who are devoted to fostering meaningful and purposeful lives for our residents. The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in the medical record.

Job functions will include:

Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and emotional needs of our residents
Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
Help design programs to encourage socialization
Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
Prepare and maintain reports on resident's progress
Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Ideal candidates will have:

A passion for working with people
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
Problem-solving skills
The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
musical/ arts crafts experience preferred

#INDMP