Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Atlantic Shores Retirement Community - Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Salary Range $16.67 - $20.84 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Description

Are you a people person with the desire to work as a team and improve the lives of others? If so, the Resident Services team at Seaside - SNF/LTC, Harbourway - Assisted Living, and Marina Bay - Memory Care Unit are anxious to meet you! We are searching for additional team members who appreciate a cooperative leadership style and a commitment to excellence.

Our ideal team member brings a mindset for service, teamwork, and a strong desire to learn and perform the right actions for the situation. They have a patient/resident centered care focus and are comfortable working with a diverse group of coworkers. A willingness to learn and make a conscious choice to be positive daily is a must.

Earn a competitive hourly rate based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

• Hourly employees:
  • 1.5x Holiday Pay
  • 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Full-time employees:
  • Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
  • Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
• All employees:
  • 401k with company match
  • Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
  • Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
  • Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary: The Activity Assistant works in accordance with established policies and procedures, under instruction from the Director of Resident Services. This position implements a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Atlantic Shores residents. This position reports to the Activities Supervisor.

Essential Duties: Follows the Resident Services departmental established policies, procedures, and organizational plan for Atlantic Shores activity program.

• Keeps records and reports resident responses to the activity program.
• Assists in the movement of residents to and from activity areas.
• Leads discussion and special interest groups, games and other activities with patients such as creative crafts, bingo, gardening, parties, rhythm band, sing-along, decorating, drama activities and movies. Encourages and instructs individuals in recreation skills and activities.
• Works special events for residents, including those on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Must be flexible in scheduling availability to include being assigned to evenings, holidays, and weekend hours.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or six months to one-year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to act in a resident's best interest and make responsible choices and decisions.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate residents and fellow team members for their involvement in the planned social events and activities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Windows, Outlook, and Excel) and the ability to learn new applications.

About Atlantic Shores

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others
• Culture of Trust/Honesty
• Leadership to Grow
• Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.

We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone's life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.