Activities Assistant - Senior Living

Job Description

Job Description

  Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here!

  This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000.  Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development.

Activities Assistant Position Summary

As the Life Engagement Coach (LEC), you will provide an enriching life experience by coordinating and executing life engagement activities with all residents. You will work with the team that encourages and supports the residents in ‘Living Life On Purpose TM’ by focusing on Pillars (Physical Fitness, Brain Fitness, Dining Experience and Social/Spiritual Enrichment). This opportunity is a perfect fit for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. We offer opportunities for training, advancement, education financial assistance, bonuses, and much more.

Activities Assistant Responsibilities

• Assists with the creation and execution for the calendar and the personal schedules for the assigned neighborhood 
• Ensures an abundant amount of supplies and working technology is available to the residents 
• Continually invites, encourage and assists the residents in all activities 
• Sets up agenda for evening engagement, present plan to evening Caregivers and follow up the next day to ensure the plan was executed
• Assists the team with the monthly budget to provide food, engagement, and educational activities.
• Communicates and interacts with residents, families and team members in a kind, respectful and effective way.
• Champions hospitality and delivers excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and vendors
• Ensures that an attractive home environment exists at all times with a milieu that fosters engagement, socialization and purposeful living.
• Drive the community transportation vehicle for resident outings and appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required 
• Ability to read, write, speak & understand the English language
• Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance if required to drive the community vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors 

Team Member Benefits & Perks*

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Activities assistant

life enrichment coordinator

life enrichment

activities 

senior living

recreation