Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others!

Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Livingand a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy:

• Impacting lives and building lasting relationships
• Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care
• A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success
• A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service
• Competitive salaries
• Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
• Education loan assistance & scholarships
• Financial and legal services
• Team Member discounts
• Health and Wellness resources

Full-time benefits include:

• Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals look no further, apply today!

Job Description

Schedule: Full Time Saturday-Wednesday Thursday and Friday off days 8am-4:30pm Pay range $18-$19

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Activities Assistant is to aid in the execution of the programs and activities that are planned for the residents.

Essential Job Duties:

• Attend and assist in planned activities and special events, decorating for major holidays
• Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
• Encourage residents to participate in activities
• Possess the ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle
• Ability to make flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites
• Aid in Marketing Events
• Display a positive and professional image through actions, and dress in accordance with the MBK principles and core values to include no heels or open toed shoes
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Wellness Programming &/or the Executive Director or designee of the Executive Director
• Work with Volunteers such as scheduling, training and organizing day to day assignments

Requirements (Include education, experience, special skills, licenses, certifications):

• High School Diploma or GED required
• AA degree preferred or a minimum of two years of work experience in the industry
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB
• Basic math skills (addition, subtractions, and multiplication) required
• Must be able to read and speak English
• Clerical knowledge such as making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites
• Reasoning skills that include the ability to understand issues, process information for the purpose of giving and receiving feedback
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, write and read English
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including personal computer, scanner, copier, fax machine and proficient with email and Microsoft Office
• Compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally at all times with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public

Physical Demands (Include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, sitting):

• Must be mobile and able to move intermittently throughout the work day, and throughout the community
• Must have a pleasant speaking voice and command of the English language
• Requires repetitive hand motion
• Moderate to physical effort to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. may be necessary
• Able to assist in the moving of residents in emergency situations
• Lifting 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing and sitting

Inspiring people, creating experiences, and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. It's how we support our team members, serve our residents, and achieve our pursuit to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We're proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.

MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An "Excluded Party" is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.

Other Regulatory Requirements: If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, as applicable, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members' professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates' professional license.