Activities Assistant
2.
5 Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills, IL Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$30.
2K - $38.
3K a year Estimated:
$30.
2K - $38.
3K a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Are you a friendly, creative person with high-energy? Do you have a passion for working with seniors? Melody Living is looking for an Activities Assistant for our Melody Bridge program.
This is a program that will be planning, and conducting activities for a resident population that has some mild cognitive impairment.
So, the qualified candidate will have prior experience creating activities that cater to this resident population.
This person will be responsible, and versed, in establishing a program of activities that is stimulating and that fosters a positive atmosphere through leisure activities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual and social needs of residents both inside and outside the Community.
Job
Responsibilities:
Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
Approach all encounters with residents and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
Promote residents' attendance at events and activities.
Assist in preparation of activity calendar and input of newsletter.
Conduct activity programs as assigned.
Drive community van and bus.
Assist residents entering and exiting van or bus.
Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.
Assist residents with gardening projects.
Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, exercise classes.
Requirements Job Specifications:
Must be at least 18 years old Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, computer literacy, and experience working with elderly.
Must possess valid First Aid Certification, a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle, state required licenses, and a clean motor vehicle report.
Must also be available for weekend coverage and on-call emergency situations on a rotating basis.
Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system.
Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
Physical Demands:
Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).
Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and talk or listen.
Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 40 pounds.
Also must have the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.
Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.
Welcome to Melody Living where each day holds new opportunities to embrace a Life in Harmony.
Steeped in culture, it is our priority to ensure that every resident and visitor leads a Life in Harmony at Melody Living that resonates with their own rhythm of life.
We invite you to experience our warm hospitality, stunning public, private, and outdoor spaces.
At Melody Living we provide assisted living and memory support services while encouraging residents to live life to the fullest.
Melody Living's eight dimensions of wellness emotional, physical spiritual, environmental, social, intellectual, occupational and financial act and interact in a way that contributes to the quality of life for all people that are part of the Melody Living community, including you! Our highly trained team members partner with residents to inspire an atmosphere that encourages growth and a life with purpose.
Our job is to create a culture where people can realize their potential and explore new things.
We use the research-based tenets of successful aging to support people in their life's journey.
For more information, visit us at www.
MelodyLivingLITH.
com.
All offers of employment with Melody Living are conditioned on submitting to and successfully completing and passing a background check and drug test.
Melody Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Healthcare setting:
Assisted living facility Schedule:
Holidays Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate:
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Lake in the Hills, IL Lake in the Hills, IL Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$30.
2K - $38.
3K a year Estimated:
$30.
2K - $38.
3K a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Are you a friendly, creative person with high-energy? Do you have a passion for working with seniors? Melody Living is looking for an Activities Assistant for our Melody Bridge program.
This is a program that will be planning, and conducting activities for a resident population that has some mild cognitive impairment.
So, the qualified candidate will have prior experience creating activities that cater to this resident population.
This person will be responsible, and versed, in establishing a program of activities that is stimulating and that fosters a positive atmosphere through leisure activities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual and social needs of residents both inside and outside the Community.
Job
Responsibilities:
Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
Approach all encounters with residents and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
Promote residents' attendance at events and activities.
Assist in preparation of activity calendar and input of newsletter.
Conduct activity programs as assigned.
Drive community van and bus.
Assist residents entering and exiting van or bus.
Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.
Assist residents with gardening projects.
Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, exercise classes.
Requirements Job Specifications:
Must be at least 18 years old Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, computer literacy, and experience working with elderly.
Must possess valid First Aid Certification, a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle, state required licenses, and a clean motor vehicle report.
Must also be available for weekend coverage and on-call emergency situations on a rotating basis.
Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system.
Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
Physical Demands:
Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).
Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and talk or listen.
Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 40 pounds.
Also must have the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.
Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.
Welcome to Melody Living where each day holds new opportunities to embrace a Life in Harmony.
Steeped in culture, it is our priority to ensure that every resident and visitor leads a Life in Harmony at Melody Living that resonates with their own rhythm of life.
We invite you to experience our warm hospitality, stunning public, private, and outdoor spaces.
At Melody Living we provide assisted living and memory support services while encouraging residents to live life to the fullest.
Melody Living's eight dimensions of wellness emotional, physical spiritual, environmental, social, intellectual, occupational and financial act and interact in a way that contributes to the quality of life for all people that are part of the Melody Living community, including you! Our highly trained team members partner with residents to inspire an atmosphere that encourages growth and a life with purpose.
Our job is to create a culture where people can realize their potential and explore new things.
We use the research-based tenets of successful aging to support people in their life's journey.
For more information, visit us at www.
MelodyLivingLITH.
com.
All offers of employment with Melody Living are conditioned on submitting to and successfully completing and passing a background check and drug test.
Melody Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Healthcare setting:
Assisted living facility Schedule:
Holidays Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate:
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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