Overview:

Come join us as an Activities Assistant at Astoria Senior Living to make a difference!

Full-Time

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Senor Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Senior Living We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our activities team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience

$1,000 new employee referral program

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Options after 1 Year

$5000 Yearly Tuition Reimbursement

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions



Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. 

Developing and implementing activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests

Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs

Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed

Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms

Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility

Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters

Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy

Qualifications:

Activities Assistant Qualifications

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel

Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices

Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning

The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA

Experience in long-term care is preferred