Activity Assistant

Bellaire Assisted Living and Memory Care located in Denton, Texas is a 2-year-old Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Life Enrichment Coordinator for our 2 beautiful homes. They will be planning activities and events for our residents and their families, as well as decorating, creating and publishing our monthly calendar of events. They will be responsible for conducting meaningful activities for our residents. The program includes providing both group, one-on-one, and self-directed activities for senior adults; many who are living with dementia.

Come join us

We are looking for a committed individual with previous experience in a memory care and assisted living setting, including, but not limited to:

• The ability to be a team player
• The ability to think outside the box
• The ability to multitask, as well as organized
• The ability to meet the social needs of the residents
• The ability to engage the residents so they are having fun
• The ability to engage with our residents’ families.
• The ability to plan and follow through for events, holidays and birthdays, including meal plan and decorating.
• The ability to maintain contact lists, prepare monthly calendar, create invitation and flyers
• The ability to schedule entertainment, coordinate volunteers, and post timely on our social media pages
• The ability to have FUN
• To be flexible

We are seeking a dynamic, professional Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our team of assisted living and memory care team. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our assisted living and memory care programming to enhance our resident’s experience, while developing, maintaining and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Activity Programming in both Assisted Living and Memory Care settings.

Conduct and participate in activities

Develop and implement life enrichment monthly calendar of events that meet our residents’ needs, provide fun and enrich their lives.

Update Families with images from activities and a calendar of events.

Plan, coordinate and facilitate life-enrichment activities based on the individual needs and interests of each resident.

Arranges special entertainment with and for residents

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Coordinates all activities with Administrator, Kitchen, Wellness Coordinator and staff to keep them informed of all special events.

Facilitates socialization among residents and resident families.

Strengthen local community involvement through promotion of volunteerism among members of the community, residents and resident families.

Prepare and execute special projects as assigned by the Administrator or Management, i.e. Newsletter.

Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Participate in weekend management rotation.

Ability to participate in Admissions and Marketing as needed.

Maintain team focus and winning attitude with all staff.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Activities Director certificate desirable
• CPR/FA, 1 & 2 (within 6-12 months of hire)
• 2 years professional or personal experience supporting Senior Adults in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must be able to complete infection control training and have no communicable diseases
• Must be able to pass criminal background check/drug test

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• life enrichment: 2 years (Required)
• computer skills: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: salary $36,000

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• As needed for Residents’ activities and events
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• • Must be able to pass criminal background check/drug test

Experience:

• life enrichment: 2 years (Required)
• computer skills: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person