<p>Job Title: Lifestyle Assistant</p> <p>Location: Maplewood at Chardon</p> <p>Employment Type: Per Diem</p> <p>Department: Programming</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work everyday? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our senior and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.</p> <p>Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Nursing Assistants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!</p> <p>The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities </li><li>Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter </li><li>Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents </li><li>Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team. </li><li>Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs </li><li>Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas </li><li>Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily </li><li>Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events. </li><li>Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme </li></ul> <p>Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:</p> <ul> <li>An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population </li><li>Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life </li><li>Excellent communication, organization and time management skill </li><li>Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software </li><li>Driver requirements: Valid driver's license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test </li></ul> <p>Why You'll Love working for Us:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive wages </li><li>Flexible shifts </li><li>Growth opportunities </li><li>Bonus & incentive programs </li><li>Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance. </li></ul>