Activities Assistant

Beacon Hill Healthcare Center

2400 South Finley Road

Lombard, IL 60148

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for leading planned activity programming, encouraging participation and assisting in achieving resident engagement that fulfills wellness dimensions of sensory, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical enrichment.

• Orchestrate and lead therapeutic activities for resident participation in individual and group structures. Strengthen resident activity with assisting in development and coordination of programs. Motivate residents to participate in daily planned activities.
• Maintain accurate records of resident interaction and participation. Notate in resident record individual progress in designated activities.
• Establish one-on-one relationships with residents. Maintain daily one-on-one visitation schedule. Explore resident interests and conduct resident interest surveys as assigned.
• Coordinate the movement of residents to and from recreational areas to participate in scheduled programs including programs outside of the Community.
• Assist the director in planning, coordinating and implementing programs appropriate based on celebration or program topic.
• Assist in organizing resident group trips and outings
• Create and maintain the Monthly Event Calendar.
• Communicate programming information via various media methods to include weekly, monthly newsletter, in-house television channel, postings, mailing, electronic messaging, etc.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace , person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.
• Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Experience in recreational activities preferred.
• Possess a genuine appreciation of geriatric population.
• Ability to work with demanding residents in a calm and professional manner.
• Knowledgeable of computer functions and the ability to learn and use a variety of computerized activity programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement events independently and in group involvement.
• Adeptness to listen and understand information presented by residents and management.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.
  Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.
  ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.
  The Lifespace Communities are as follows:

  • Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida
  • Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida
  • Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois
  • Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas
  • Edgemere - Dallas, Texas
  • Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania
  • Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida
  • New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin
  • Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois
  • Querencia at Barton Creek - Austin, Texas
  • The Stayton - Fort Worth, Texas
  • Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida
  • The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida