Job Information
Erickson Living Program / Activities Assistant in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Location:
Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living
Job Description
Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.
We are seeking a dedicated Program Assistant / Activities Coordinator to join our team within the Continuing Care sector, including skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living. As a Program Assistant I, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by engaging them in activities that stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Compensation: Up to $18.50-$19/hour
Schedule: Full Time, Sunday to Thursday, Day or Evening Shift, 40 hours / week
How you will make an impact:
Leading group and individual activities in both structured and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.
Working collaboratively with other team members, volunteers, families and community groups.
Planning and preparing various activity programs.
Generating activity supply lists and maintain supplies and equipment.
Maintaining proper documentation including daily attendance sheets.
Participating in team discussions regarding activity programming, monthly calendars, activity and staff scheduling, and resident concerns.
What we offer:
Gated community with 24/7 security.
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
Free onsite parking
A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
What you will need:
High school diploma or GED.
Associates degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility preferred, but not required
A passion for working with the elderly
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.