Activity Assistant - Senior Living
Location
Brea, CA | United States
Job description
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
What can you expect?
Cogir Senior Living (formerly Cadence) is hiring an energetic, creative, and compassionate Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) in our vibrant retirement community Cogir of Brea .
Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating a wide variety of life-enrichment activities for our active residents daily.
If you are passionate about your work and driven by the desire to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!
Currently, hiring for Part-time to Full-time. Some weekend availability is required.
If that's enough to interest you, stop by and visit us. We would love to have you meet the team!
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive wages, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow.
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Pay active - use your money before payday* /participating communities/.
- Shoes for Crews!
- Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance for qualifying employees.
- Basic Life Insurance, covered by the employer.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holiday Pay.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work, and more!
What will you do as a Resident Lifestyle Assistant?
- Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
- Lead or assist with group, and one-on-one, social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, as well as assist with outings.
- Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
- Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
- Drive residents to various destinations.
- Lead assigned activities.
- Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
- Review goals and progress notes.
- Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- Positive team player attitude and love working with people!
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, patience, and compassion for our residents.
- A minimum of 6-12 months of relevant experience, working with seniors, and leading life-enrichment activities, is preferred.
- Experience with memory care is a plus.
- Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, and always treat our residents with respect and dignity.
- Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), or Senior Living experience is a plus!
- A valid state driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
- Experience with large vehicles is preferred or the ability to learn to operate the community van.
About COGIR Management USA:
COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Sacramento, CA manages over 60 senior living communities in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland, and we continue growing. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive.
Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents, today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.
Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!
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$20 per hour
