Activities Assistant, Life Enrichment, Part time, Morning shift

Company: Covenant Living
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Covenant Living at Windsor Park, part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, an Activities Assistant, Life Enrichment. This position helps the Activity Department in planning, coordinating and implementing the activity program for all residents on a daily basis to meet their individual needs and interests. This is a part time position in Assisted Living. General work hours are morning shift from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours are somewhat flexible based on scheduled activities. In this role, the Activities Assistant will:

• Works closely with the Activity Coordinators to develop and evaluate activity program for residents in Assisted Living.
• Assist, lead and participate in activities as assigned in the assisted living and health facility. Push resident wheelchairs when needed. Encourage participation in group activities.
• Maintain contact with room-bound patients in the facility to provide for their special needs.
• Maintain and circulate the library cart and recorded tapes in the facility when assigned.
• Maintain daily charting of participation of residents.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Develop and produce materials and bulletin boards appropriate for promoting activities in all levels of care as assigned.
• Organize, clean and maintain activity supplies and storage areas as needed.The ideal candidate will have:
  • High School education, required.
  • Ability to read and write English in order to maintain proper records, as well as, must be able to communicate effectively in English with residents and staff, required.
  • Artistic ability and creative talent
  • Desire to work with and serve seniors with various abilitiesFor full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Employer paid group term life and disability
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
    • 403(b) with a 3% employer match
    • Fitness center use at most facilities.
    • Various voluntary benefits:
      • Life, AD&D
      • Tuition assistance and scholarships
      • Employee assistance program
      • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
      • Pet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.Required qualifications:
        • 18 years or older
        • At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
        • Able to comfortably lift 40 lbs
        • Able to stand for duration of shift
        • Legally authorized to work in the United States
        • Reliable transportation to and from work
        • Background check

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