Health Center Activities Assistant

Position Summary:Assist with the development, implementation and operation of the community Wellness programs and activities in our Health Center (Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care).Essential Job Functions: · Implement a variety of group and individual wellness programs that meet the varying needs of the residents and staff

Assist Wellness Director and Assistant Wellness Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and vocational needs of the residents and staff

Promote resident attendance and participation in all Wellness programs

Teach and instruct classes as appropriate

Respond to residents individually to meet their Wellness needs based on activity level, acuity, interests, and feedback

Monitor residents’ participation and activity levels and provide feedback to the Wellness Director as needed

Work with volunteers/community groups as needed to implement various programs and events

Assist in setting up/tearing down Wellness and community events as needed

Perform function ability assessments to evaluate residents ability to participate in all dimension and quality of life indexes for participants, as requested

Meet with new residents and family members to develop activity/wellness goals that meet the needs of each resident

Attend Resident Council meetings and committee meetings as appropriate and incorporate suggestions.

Ensure that assessments are up to date on all residents as appropriate.

Assist with scheduling transportation as required

Drive vehicles as necessary

Education/Experience/Training:High school graduate, one to two years of experience in wellness programs (preferably with seniors)Background in different dimensions of wellness is beneficial. Experience leading exercise classes and assisting with exercise equipment required. Special Requirements/Certifications:First Aid CertificationIntermediate level Microsoft Office Skills a plusCNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) licence in Florida a plusWhat’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

Competitive pay

A free meal per shift

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Rewards and Bonus Opportunities

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 25 years.All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check.Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob ID: 2020-1797 External Company URL: https://www.kiscoseniorliving.com/ Street: 11900 Taylor Drive