Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton.  Currently seeking compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Assisted Living Activities Assistant position.  Must be able to work weekends. 

Why work for us?

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
• Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
• Warm and Friendly Work Environment
• Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
• Flexible Schedule
• Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: Assist to plan, develop and direct the RAL 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster and its communities.

1. Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
2. Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
3. Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.
4. Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
5. Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
6. Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.
7. 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.
8. Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
9. Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
10. Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

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.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.  We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires.  Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/