Recreation and Wellness Assistant

Brightwater Senior Living at Tuxedo, an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care senior living community, is seeking a knowledgeable Full-Time Engagement Assistant.

Brightwater is proud to offer the highest quality in health support services and a staff that truly cares for our residents. We are looking for warm, compassionate professionals to join our team of dedicated, helpful-spirited individuals. Every Brightwater team member embodies the skill and caring disposition which define our culture-The Culture of the Positive.

What is in it for you?

- Competitive pay

- Positive work Culture

** Position Summary**:
Collaborate with and support key team members on development and execution of resident programs and experiences that enhance quality of life for residents and promote strong engagement and fulfill the goals set by Brightwater. Facilitate community involvement through volunteerism. Safely transport residents in community bus or another vehicle according to schedule.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary)
- Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner.
- Assist with Social Engagement, including but not limited to:

- Complete activities-related evaluations on new residents (e.g., Activities Questionnaire and Social/Spiritual Data).
- Consult residents on a regular basis, both individually and in resident group meetings, to ascertain activity preferences.
- Plan and implement activities of enough variety and at sufficient frequency, with activity categories to include but not be limited to physical, creative expression, cultural, creative, recreational, social, spiritual, and community service.
- Assure that activities are offered as scheduled or, if cancelled, that appropriate alternatives are offered.
- Assure an active Ambassadors program, including “Welcome Club” and other resident community service groups.
- Inform residents of daily activities and lead activities as required or necessary.
- Maintain activities portion of Osborn Visual system.
- Instruct other staff members to effectively lead activities with approval of Operations and Administration Director.
- Coordinate Resident Council meetings.
- Assure work areas, as well as any activity supply storage areas, are clean and organized.
- Participate in resident service planning process to assure resident needs are addressed through activities as directed by the Operations and Administration Director.
- Maintain records of resident participation.
- Work with team on planning, implementing and monitoring wellness and recreation programs that meet the specific needs of residents.
- Assist with Dining Engagement, including but not limited to:

- Participate and collaborate with Community Management Team and Dining Team in providing the highest standard of dining room experiences.
- Support Sales & Marketing Engagement as needed.**
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
- Ability to obtain authorization from Brightwater to drive company vehicles.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to take direction, meet timelines and work on a multitude of projects at one time.
- Creative, innovative and willing to contribute ideas and professional opinion.
- Strong work ethic with a high level of integrity both in and out of work environment
- Professional level of organization.
- Preferred knowledge in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A positive attitude and ability to work in both a team and rapidly changing environment.

** About us**
Brightwater Senior Living Group is a management company that oversees senior living communities across North America. At Brightwater, our goal is to lead the way in innovation for tomorrow to enrich the lives of seniors today by providing seniors and families with hospitality and healthcare experiences that are unrivaled.

** Why we do what we do**
We know that the most important moments in our residents’ lives are the ones that make them feel at home. We continue to create services and amenities designed to help seniors live life THEIR way, and never ask them to change who they are to fit into our communities. We design spaces that adapt to their lives, their needs, and their choices.

** What we value**
Everything our team members do, everything our team members say, and the way our team members act is a direct reflection of the Brightwater brand. We know how important it is to show admiration, have integrity, and work as a team to strive for both excellence and innovation. We expect our team members to take ownership of their role and show stewardship in the way they manage human, material and fisc