Activity Specialist jobs in Medford, OR

WEEKEND ACTIVITY ASSISTANT- GREAT PLACE TO WORK!!!

Skylark Senior Living is hiring an activity assistant! Do you enjoy working with seniors? Does playing games sound like a fun way to spend your day? Then this is the job for you! We're looking for a fun, outgoing person to help lead activities with our residents. Must be willing to work weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct and participate in activities to suit a variety of interests and skill levels for the residents using resident comments and input

2. Effectively encourage and actively promote resident participation in activities through internal, formal and informal communication networks

3. Assist with the monthly calendar; Print, mail and post to keep all residents and the community aware of the activities going on

4. Participate in the Dining Room Ambassador Program daily

5. Be aware for shifts in preferences, values and attitudes of the residents, and communicate those shifts with the Life Enrichment Coordinator

6. Responsible for fostering teamwork with co-workers, showing initiative in overcoming obstacles, taking actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and having a positive impact on co-workers, residents and visitors

7. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect adversely on the reputation of the Community

8. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is required

9. Taking residents to appointments and field trips

10. Performs other duties as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Activities: 1 year (Required)
• Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashland, OR 97520: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person