Activities Assistant (85854)

Westchester Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director with a program of activities at the community. The Activities Assistant has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for Elder centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the at-large community.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Living Activities Assistant participates in activities with residents of the community.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant maintains department activity logs and documentation.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant understands, practices, and communicates resident directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the activities department.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant plans activities as directed by the supervisor.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant works with the resident and family councils.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant has the ability to direct and supervise volunteers.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant helps with Dietary if requested.

Physical requirements of this position:
Lift and/or carry	Up to 30 lbs	Frequently
Lift	Up to 50 lbs	Occasionally
Assist with resident transfer		Occasionally
Reach above, at & below shoulder height		Frequently
Push/Pull	Up to 50 lbs	Frequently
Sit, stand, walk		Intermittent throughout the shift
Twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch		Intermittent throughout the shift
Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment		Frequently
Hear, talk, see, taste, smell		Constantly

Summary of Potential Occupational Exposures:
Bloodborne pathogens	Direct contact with:
	Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial
Various office products and cleaning chemicals
Temperature changes – moderate exposure
Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure:	General resident care/activities involvement
	Handling soiled linens and clothing