Activities Assistant

Company: The Seneca
Location: Rockville
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Watermark Retirement Communities has been a leader in the senior housing industry for over 30 years, and our commitment to a strong, positive culture is a significant part of how we achieve that industry leadership. When you walk through the front door of one of our communities, you can feel something special there. This atmosphere comes from a culture of personal, authentic human connection. We invite you to be part of a team where you are encouraged each day to slow down, see the value in every person, and build connections. As a Watermark associate, you will touch lives and create stories, but what you will receive far exceeds what you will give. As one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services by the Great Place to Work Institute, Watermark is committed to offering unique benefits like Dayforce Wallet to improve the lives of our associates. Dayforce Wallet enables our associates to access earnings "on the go" as wages are available, free of charge. Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them. Join a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions-because every interaction matters. At a Watermark Community, our Activities Assistant, Community Life Assistant does so much more than what the title reflects. Our community life team comes from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and wellbeing and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. We are looking to meet people who agree that providing a comprehensive community life program our residents will gain many benefits and continue to thrive. If you have a passion for working with seniors and you are have experience as a community life associate, we look forward to meeting you! Does that sound like you? Purpose of Your Job Position:Plan, organize and develop the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and our established policies and procedures, as directed by the Executive Director and/or the Activities DirectorEnsure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each residentAs a Watermark Community Life Assistant, Activities Assistant you are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior resultsJob Requirements: 2 years experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred Able to work weekends and holidays Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus2-4 years' experience in resident programming preferred Excellent communication skills Computer literate Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.

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