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About the Role

As an Activities Assistant, you'll help create a vibrant and engaging community by leading activities, supporting wellness programs, and encouraging residents to participate in experiences that promote socialization, independence, and joy. You will assist with daily programming, special events, transportation coordination, and community celebrations while providing one-on-one support to residents and their families.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging resident activities, wellness programs, and creative arts programming.
Encourage resident participation by incorporating individual interests, preferences, and abilities into activities and events.
Build meaningful relationships with residents and families through regular interaction, support, and communication.
Provide one-on-one support to residents, answer questions, and assist with identifying needs or concerns.
Assist with community events, celebrations, outings, and special programs that enhance resident engagement.
Help prepare activity spaces, arrange rooms, and set up materials and equipment for scheduled programs.
Assist with transportation coordination, including medical appointments, outings, and resident transportation needs.
Operate company vehicles safely when needed and assist with resident transportation services.
Support resident-focused initiatives, including birthday celebrations, special deliveries, and programs designed to make residents feel valued.
Complete required documentation, reports, and administrative tasks accurately and timely.
Collaborate with the Creative Arts team and other departments to develop meaningful programming and services.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive environment that promotes resident dignity, independence, and well-being.
Follow all safety procedures, attendance expectations, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and professionally with residents, families, staff, visitors, community partners, and the general public.
Must have patience, enthusiasm, a cheerful disposition, and the ability to provide support while working with residents of varying needs and abilities.
Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, department supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members.
Must maintain positive relationships and rapport with residents and their families.
Must be able to recognize resident needs and refer concerns to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Must be willing to participate in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
Must follow all safety procedures and maintain a commitment to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
Must be able to move throughout the workday and assist with activity setup, resident engagement, and community programs.
Must be able to cope with the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the position.
Must meet the general health requirements established by the organization.
Must be able to assist with arranging activity spaces, moving furniture, and preparing materials as needed.
Must be able to assist with emergency procedures, including resident evacuation when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Creative
Organized
Dependable
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Location

GreenField Terrace - Lancaster, NY 14086

Work Type

Part Time
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year of experience in a skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, or related setting preferred.
Experience in activities, creative arts, wellness, or resident engagement programming preferred.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Salary/Compensations

$16.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Benefits

Competitive wages
Referral Bonus Plan & other types of Incentives
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, based on FT/PT status
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with employer match
Premier Third Party Child Daycare Onsite
Free Access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym
Free Parking

About the Company

Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life.
We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.