Maplewood Senior Living Norwalk , CT 06850
Posted 2 weeks ago
Activity Assistant
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.
Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Activities Assistants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
What we offer
Competitive wages
Flexible shifts
Paid training & uniforms
Growth opportunities
Bonus & incentive programs
Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees
Primary Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate daily programs and activities for residents
Collaborate with other departments to engage everyone in resident programming
Provide an excellent customer experience for residents and families
Ensure resident involvement/engagement through one on one, small group, and large group activities
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification
Experience in activity planning with older adults preferred
Experience working in a Skilled Nursing facility preferred
Knowledge of dementia and related issues
Experience and interest in working with older adults
Evidence in creativity
Highly organized
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality
Driver Requirements: Driver license required with good driving record. May be required to take driving test
Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening
Maplewood Senior Living