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 Westminster
Westminster is one of Austin’s first and most established retirement communities. Operating as a not-for-profit community, Westminster is managed by Life Care Services LLC and provides modern residences, state-of-the-art health care and other wellness amenities to residents seeking comfortable and culturally enriching lifestyles in Central Austin. Westminster is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
What you'll do
- Assist in planning and coordinating activities that promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Ensure that activity programs are effectively presented by staff.
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