Activities Assistant / Assisted Living at Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Inc in St Petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

If you have a passion to assist older adults enjoy life to the fullest, we have the job for you! Westminster Suncoast, a beautiful active living retirement community located in St. Petersburg is currently seeking a FT Activities Assistant in Assisted Living, hours may vary. Wages starts at $15.00/hr! 

SUMMARY: Assist to plan, develop and direct the RAL operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.
Westminster offers a generous compensation and benefit package, including company paid Life insurance, LTD insurance, Pension plan, Wellness Program and Fitness Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster and its communities.
1. Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
2. Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
3. Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.
4. Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
5. Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
6. Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.
7. Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of
behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate
in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents.
8. Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
9. Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
10. Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them


• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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