The Activities Assistant position is a part time position
POSITION SUMMARY
The Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) assists in coordinating, implementing and leading the life enrichment and resident activity programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in carrying out the assigned Celebrations programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the Life Enrichment Director (LED), including making sure copies of the calendar are posted and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends.
- Assists in planning, decorating, and carrying out special events and holidays that include residents, families, friends and the community at large.
- Coordinates with the LED and other team members as necessary to directs residents to and from activities and events within community.
- Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner.
- Assists in carrying out activities, programing and events in the absence of the LED.
- Works with community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of lifefor residents as instructed.
- May operate community's van or bus to assist with transportation of residents to appointments, events, and outings as needed while complying with all local and state motor vehicle and road requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
- Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience transporting residents preferred.
- One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.
- Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
- Valid commercial Class B driver's license (CDL) may be required by local, state and federal law and regulations.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Information About Prestige Senior Living - High Desert
Located at 2660 NE Mary Rose Place on the east side of beautifulBend, Oregon, Prestige Senior Living - High Desert is a 68 apartment all assistedliving community. High Desert has a reputation for being one of the cleanest,highest performing assisted living communities in the Central Oregon area,including winning the "Bronze" National Quality Care award in 2017 (https://www.ohca.com/ahcancal-announces-2017-bronze-national-quality-award-recipients/).
Our community employs many high performing, empathetichealthcare providers that serve our residents, and keep our community looking absolutelystunning. If working in a home-like setting, in a strong team atmosphere, withan award-winning employer, then Prestige Senior Living - High Desert is theplace for you.
Who Is Prestige Care? Prestige Care is a familyof over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assistedliving and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organizationof over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have theprivilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core valuesof integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. Witha strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is aemployer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With ahealthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative,team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of everyday.