Activities Associate - Senior Living

JOB TITLE: 

Life Enrichment Associate

PROPERTY:
   The 501 at Mattison Estate

DEPARTMENT:

Life Enrichment

REPORTS TO:

Life Enrichment Director

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt 

   POSITION SUMMARY:

The Life Enrichment Associate assists the Life Enrichment Director and Life Enrichment Coordinator in the development and execution of a diverse offering of activities and events designed to engage residents, connect residents to each other and the community, and promote their well-being.

These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values and the Sage Associate Promise.

   OUR WE CARE VALUES

   Work as a Team

   Exceptional Service Always

   Commitment to the Sage Community
  Anticipate Residents’ Needs

   Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other

   Exercise Common Sense

SAGE ASSOCIATE PROMISE

Live the Values

Be Welcoming

Be Helpful

Be Conscientious

Be Accountable

Be Open

Take Pride in My Work & Myself

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1.    Practice The Sage Way and Live the Values – Commit to and demonstrate the We Care Values & Sage Promises

·         Work as a Team – Willingly cooperates, assists others and works collaboratively. Receives feedback and training with an open mind and willingness to improve performance.

·         Exceptional Service Always – Consistently provides excellent service to all residents and colleagues. Demonstrates the “culture of yes” in words and actions. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

·         Commitment to the Sage Community – Understands SageLife’s mission and lives the “We Care” core values. Does whatever it takes to get the job done.

·         Anticipate Residents’ Needs – Ensures that Residents’ needs are met in a timely manner by proactively responding to care and service requests. Be conscientious – take initiative to identify and communicate issues.

·         Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other – Ensures all interactions with Residents, Family Members, Guests and Colleagues are in a welcoming, caring and non-judgmental manner. Demonstrates fairness, empathy, and compassion in actions and communications with others.

·         Exercise Common Sense – Makes decisions based on SageLife Core Values, within scope of job responsibility and what is best for residents. Takes responsibility for words and actions and takes pride in one’s work and oneself. Demonstrates commitment to excellence, safety and cleanliness.

2.    Assist the Life Enrichment Director and Coordinator with daily activities.

3.    Organize and lead social and recreational activities and events that are appropriate to the physical and emotional capabilities of the residents, and are varied, unique, and fulfilling.

4.    Prepare and post activities calendar as needed and assist in the development and implementation of resident and family communications.

5.    Encourage and support residents in participating in activities and provide necessary personal assistance and support.

6.    Keep current with state and facility required annual training.

7.    Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school degree or GED equivalent. College preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years’ experience planning and executing events and activities. 

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Creative and Energetic. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Must be able to speak, read, and understand English at a 12th grade level or higher.

Licensures and Certifications:

Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and exert 50 pounds of force.

Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and stoop as needed.

Able to safely transfer a resident to/from a wheelchair.

Able to walk up/down 4 flights of stairs.

Equipment Used:

Standard cleaning equipment and agents.