Description

　　Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Assisted Living Activities Assistant in our Assisted Living Department. This individual will be assisting to plan, develop and direct the assisted living 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. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is a vital part of our Resident’s quality of life in the assisted living area.

　　EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

　　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.

　　We Offer:

　　Medical Insurance – three plan options

　　Dental Insurance – three plan options

　　Vision Insurance

　　Short-Term Disability

　　Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care

　　Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary

　　Long Term Disability – premium paid by company

　　Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to team member, spouse and child(ren)

　　Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness

　　Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues

　　403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan

　　PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)

　　Bereavement Leave

　　Paid Jury Duty

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for team members and their families

　　Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)

　　Resident Scholarship Program to further education (after 3 months of service)

　　Resident Christmas Fund for team members

　　Foundation Mercy Fund

　　Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations

　　Discounted Meals

　　Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options

　　Training & Career growth

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　The Assisted Living Activities Assistant must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment within Westminster and its communities, including:

　　Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.

　　Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.

　　Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.

　　Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.

　　Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.

　　Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.

　　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.

　　Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.

　　Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.

　　Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

　　The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

　　ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.

　　Experience and Basic Knowledge: 1-2 years experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred. Must be familiar with individuals that suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them. Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater or language arts extremely helpful.

　　Physical and Environmental Requirements: The Physical activities of this position involve: Fingering, Standing, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Grasping, Pushing, Driving a car, Climbing, Reaching

　　Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Smelling, Speaking, Hearing, Tasting, Seeing

　　An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside and outside environmental conditions, Bloodborne pathogens (low risk), Physical hazard, Respiratory pathogens

　　Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.