About this role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated activities assistant to join our growing team in Williamsville, NY.
About us:
Canterbury Woods is a continuing care retirement community unlike any youve ever seen. We have one goal and one commitment: We provide older adults with the best possible living experience. From independent living to a full continuum of care, residents can always expect a lifestyle that meets their needs and interests.
Activities assistant position details:
We are hiring for a Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position. The scheduled hours will be:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Every other Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 4p, with a day off the week before and after
The candidate will be working on our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care floors.
Activities assistant job duties include:
- Participates in community planning related to the interests of the residents and their needs.
- Coordinates transportation for trips/outings when necessary.
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the community.
- Participates in resident/group council meetings when/if requested and provides support service to such councils.
- Supervises programs as necessary.
- Encourages residents to participate in program.
Activities assistant benefits include:
- 90% paid health insurance.
- Free dental and life insurance.
- Paid vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time.
- 401k with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Referral and retention bonus program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Free onsite state-of-the-art gym and pool.
Qualifications
Activities assistant qualifications:
- Experience in organizing, planning, promoting and directing cultural arts activities is preferred.
- Experience working with a geriatric population is preferred.