Activity Assistant

Activity AssistantJob Number: LECrVA080411Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BSL) a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD)

Want to become a member of our professional team and work for one of the largest senior living providers in the United States?

Consider joining our team at Imperial Plaza located in Richmond, Virginia!One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Good people make the difference and are the key to the company’s success. Brookdale Senior Living operates 547 locations in 36 states and employs approximately 27,500 full and part time associates and serves nearly 52,000 residents. BSL offers its residents access to a full continuum of services - independent living, assisted living, retirement centers/continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and management services.

Immediate Opening: Activity AssistantRelated Job Titles: Activity AssistantJob Number: LECrVA080411Job Type: Full Time-  Days-Some Evenings and Weekends.Location: Imperial Plaza - 1717 Bellevue Avenue- Richmond, VA 23227Location Web Address: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/imperial-plaza.aspx Contact: Arlene CampbellE-mail:  arCampbell@brookdaleliving.com Fax: 804-262-3781Summary: The selected individual will plan, implement and monitor recreation programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents. Ensure residents' lives are maintained to the fullest extent possible by providing activities and contacts with the community.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Design a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents. Plan life enrichment calendar each month for each resident; includes providing one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.* Participate in the review of individual residents' service plans and regularly document life enrichment progress. Participate in discharge planning with other members of the management team.* Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the residence, which may include driving a residence motor vehicle.* Monitor life enrichment budget, equipment and supplies.* Provide guidance and act as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.* Ensure that Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal and other regulations.* Coordinate quarterly special events at the residence. Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and organizations.* Train and supervise volunteers.* Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.* This position will require some weekends and holidays.** Must be able to drive residents to outside activities in Company Bus

Qualified candidates will possess the following requirements:* One year experience* Must available to work some evenings and weekends* Experience working with seniors* Supervisory experience required* Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational and time management skills are required.* Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization, as well as effectively communicate in English and understand/follow written/oral instructions  required.* Driver's License with good driving record required. * Basic typing skills essential along with basic knowledge of computer and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. * Must be available some evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must enjoy working with the elderly. *HOW TO APPLY:  Please e-mail resume to  Arlene Campbell at arcampbell@brookdaleliving.com  or fax to 804-262-3781.Keywords: coordinator, health, health care, healthcare, life enrichment coordinator recreational therapist, recreational therapist, social work, therapist, therapy, volunteer program, Activity, Activities, Activity Director, Richmond, VA, Fredricksburg, VA, Ashland, VA, Chester, VA, Midlothian, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Petersburg, VA, Bon Air VA.