Activities Assistant
Phoenix Senior Living·Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Phoenix Senior Living·Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Assist in the daily delivery of resident-centered activities focusing on emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. Support the Program and Outreach Director in facilitating personalized activities and maintaining activity areas and supplies.
Description The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to join their team! Shift Details: 8:30am to 4:30pm Activities Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required The Assistant Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Program and Outreach Director. SUMMARY The Assistant Program and Outreach Director is responsible for assisting in the day to day delivery of resident centered activities that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace.
Activities Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident Assist with facilitating a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner As applicable, assist with the delegation of daily care of any animal and or plants within the activities program and services, as well as maintenance of records related to this care Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION Activities Education: High School Diploma, and job related experience preferred in a senior living community. Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred
Market context
In Alabama, Activities Assistant openings are often tied to senior living and other care settings that need staff who can keep residents engaged and support daily programming. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma plus experience in senior living communities or dementia care, along with the ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and associates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to show hands-on activity leadership and resident engagement experience.
