Activity Assistant - The Residence at Valley Farm

Great opportunity for a part-time associate with benefits!  Join our growing team!

LCB is a company that works very hard at promoting a culture of family, mutual respect, collaboration and job fulfillment for all of our associates. You will never hear the word employee here because, as associates, we work together, not for one another. We are a company that strives to provide the highest level of hospitality to our residents and their families in everything that we do. Think of the finest hotels, restaurants and other service-oriented business; we aim to be the leader of the senior living industry, priding ourselves on being the best in the business, every day.

If you take pride in being the very best, working hard, being accountable and knowing that youre a part of the most prestigious team in the business, LCB is the place for you!

Assists the Resident Engagement Director in providing active and passive, group and individual resident engagement, which enhance the emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs of residents and allows residents to continue playing an active role in society.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Driving residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
  • The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
  • Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
  • Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
  • Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.
• Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.