What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant - Senior Living position at The Landing of Poughkeepsie?
About DiscoverySenior Living
Discovery Senior Livingis a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, IntegralSenior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBellaSenior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, DiscoveryDevelopment Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery AtHome. With three decades of experience, the award-winning management team hasbeen developing, building, marketing, and managing diverse senior-livingcommunities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative“Experiential Living” philosophy across a growing portfolio in excess of 350communities and over 35,000 homes in nearly 40 states, and 19,000 dedicatedemployees, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for performance,innovation and lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 2 largestU.S. senior living operators.
We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:
- Competitive wages
- Access to wages before payday
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Meals and uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Our community is looking for an Activities and Events Coordinator to join our team.
Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
- Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community.
- Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
- Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
- One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
- Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to encourage and motivate older adults.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated creative ability.
- Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building.
If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!
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