Activity Assistant Needed Full-Time - Houston TX

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Belmont Village Senior Living - Hunters Creek

Activity Assistant - Senior Living

Full-time positions available (flexible schedule includes some weekends).

 

   Ideal for a motivated and enthusiastic recent graduate interested in working with a state of the art Memory Care Program offering maximum career growth potential.

Belmont Village Senior Living is an industry leader contributing to the field of aging and Assisted Living working collaboratively with renowned university and research groups. As a pioneer in the concept of Whole Brain Fitness, our Memory Programs are a therapeutic model aimed to inspire continual self-development.

   Join our team as an Activity Assistant! A Bachelor's Degree is required in the field of Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology or a related field of study. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to begin a career in this fast growing industry. Use your professional skills in the areas of therapeutic programming, cognitive assessments and facilitation of groups to make a difference in the life of a senior! You will utilize your expertise in providing daily activity programming support for residents participating in our award winning Memory Enrichment Programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate specialized activities for residents with cognitive disabilities.
• Ensure person-centered programming utilizing the structured day programming.
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisor, nurses and families.
• Coordinate and assist with the lunch and dinner meal program.
• Ensure a fun and safe environment for residents.
• Maintain documentation & complete cognitive assessments.

Professional Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree is required (Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology or related field).
• One year of activity experience working directly with the elderly or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Intermediate level computer skills with Microsoft Office and Publisher.
• Proven ability to research topics for supplement programming materials.
• Demonstrated effective communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work flexible days/hours.

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Belmont Village Senior Living is a leading developer and operator still driven by its founding mission of creating communities where seniors can flourish and lead comfortable, meaningful lives. Our award-winning programs and services promote healthy aging and are supported by best practices and university-guided research in the fields of gerontology, hospitality and dining, architecture, and consumer preferences. Belmont Village Senior Living operates 24 communities in the continental U.S. and is expanding into international markets with a community opening in Mexico City in 2016. A career at Belmont Village Senior Living is an opportunity to join a thriving and rapidly-growing field imbued with the purpose of helping seniors and their families.

 

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, PTO and 401(k) savings.

 

Belmont Village Senior Living - Hunters Creek
7667 Woodway Dr.
Houston, TX 77063
phone: 713-781-1505
fax: 713-781-1510

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