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Activities Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant), Part-timeÂ
Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Activities/Lifestyle Coordinators to become part of our family.
Maplewood at Princeton is currently hiring for a part-time (Saturday) Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant. Apply now to this growing community!
The Activities (Lifestyle) Assistant will assist the Program (Lifestyle) Director with providing a diversified program of individual and group activities for the residents in the Vistas programs which will enable each resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, physical, political, social and intellectual activities within the residence and the community, in order to sustain and promote the resident potential and a sense of usefulness to self and others.  All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.Â
Primary Responsibilities
Plan and implement activities utilizing the HEART philosophy
Perform daily assessments of residents to determine programs according to individual plan of care
Facilitate socialization among residents
Promote activities in a way that piques residents’ interest by using the Staying Connected Form
Provide input into each resident’s assistance plan
Plan, coordinate and help implement decorations for special events, seasons and holidays
Plan weekly out trips
Identify and place requisitions from supervisor for needed supplies for planned activities
Provide daily assistance during all meals
Provide monitoring and direction to residents on the neighborhood to assist with maintaining their prior lifestyle
Assist with transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident’s needs
Assist with calendar preparation
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification
Experience in activity planning with seniors preferred
Thorough knowledge of dementia related issues
TRD certification, Associates degree, or additional training in related field preferred
Minimum of 2 years work related experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferred
Evidence in creativity
Demonstrated organizational skills
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality
Driver Requirements: Driver license required with clean driving record. May be required to take driving test
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): Work related experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care and activity planning.
Education
Preferred- Associates or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
