Activities Assistant

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day shift, Various schedule, Weekend availability needed
Location: Avamere at Englewood Heights

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Avamere is seeking a compassionate and organized Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant to support the planning and delivery of engaging daily activities for our residents. This role assists with implementing person-centered programs aligned with resident care plans, collaborates with team members across departments, supports community events, and provides front-facing assistance by welcoming visitors, managing calls, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. The Life Enrichment Assistant also supports compliance efforts and resident engagement through consistent interaction and attentive service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs for this facility.
• Follow resident care plans in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Participate in community planning that interest and meet the needs of the resident and their family.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Answer telephones, operate facility paging system, and manage resident list and incoming calls to residents.
• Greet visitors, and give directions and information to guests, residents and sales representatives.
• Ensure all visitors abide by existing rules, use ID badges and manage the sign in/out log.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience interacting with residents of this nature.
• Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.

Employee Perks:  

• Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees.
• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.