Activities Assistant - Full-Time 1st Shift - Watermark Retirement Communitie

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? 

• 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 Director.   
• Ensure 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 resident. 
• As 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 results. 

Job Requirements: 

• 2 years experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred 
• Able to work weekends and holidays 
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus
  2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Computer literate 

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.

* Watermark Retirement Communities is complying with the New York State lawregarding hiring restrictions for non-vaccinated individuals with religiousexemptions