About this role
Welcome to Delaney at Parkway Lakes, where we value our employees as much as our residents. Please know we have many employee benefits and an employee reward program.
We are seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team. Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff.
Part time shift available
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
What you will do:
- Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
- Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
- Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
- Assisted Living Activities: 1 year (Required)
- Driver's License (Required) with good driving record
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status.
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Other facts
About Oakmont Gardens
Voted “Reader’s Choice of Retirement Communities 2022” by the Anna Maria Island Sun.
"NAMED A BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY BY US NEWS & WORLD REPORT"
Located on 34 lush, sprawling acres, Freedom Village retirement community in Bradenton, FL offers a wide variety of elegantly appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities, and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities—all just minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast!
As a life plan community, Freedom Village of Bradenton makes aging in place simple. You can seamlessly transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care as your health needs change.
An LCS Managed Community
What you'll do
- Assist the Director of Life Enrichment in planning and coordinating activities for residents. Promote a healthy community culture and ensure wellness needs are met.
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