Community Life Associate

A co-worker’s job title is only the beginning of who he/she is to our residents because here, each co-worker serves a position and a purpose. We care for our residents the way we all would want to be treated: with dignity, compassion and respect. To honor the care and commitment that they offer to our residents every day, we work hard to provide a rich benefit package, an environment which encourages career development and competitive compensation. 

Participates in creating a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment, accomplishment and a need to be needed for residents of all care levels.

Routine Functions of the position:

• Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the interests of all residents.
• Contributes to the creation of a monthly calendar that encourages individuality, participation and leadership among residents.
• Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
• Leads activities
• Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
• Conducts programs in a timely manner in conjunction with Touchtown TV+.
• Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects in Country Meadows and the surrounding community.
• Assists with collaborative programming with all departments on campus to support a strong team philosophy.
• Assists with administrative tasks: input of Touchtown calendar slides, posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating sign up sheets, Volunteer information, Community Life Submission forms etc.
• Supports and encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
• Transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

Critical Success Factors:

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers. Be an effective listener/empathetic. Effective oral and written language skills.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to be self-motivating.
• Motivational skills, including the ability to positively influence resident and co-workers.

Work Environment:

• Requires standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment (ranging from passenger vehicles such as a 14 passenger bus to office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment).
• Work place includes the entire building and surrounding grounds; all areas necessitated by off-site trips and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Valid driver’s license: must have clean driving record with no major violations.
• Computer skills

EOE

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer Contributed Family Health Insurance
• FREE Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Limited Medical Plan
• Short Term Major Medical Plan
• Employer Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday as a Holiday
• Tuition Scholarship
• Country Meadows Foundation
• Recruitment Award
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Pay
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Coaches
• $2 Meal Plan
• Cash Bonus Programs