Westminster Place is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Activity Specialist for the Activities Department, Assisted Living. Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living community, an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities.

Starting at $20.66 to $28.82 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

Full Time (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) Tuesday through Saturday - Holidays are required - Assisted Living Department.

Position Overview

The main function of this position is to plan and facilitate activity programs for residents at Lake Forest Place. The job involves growing existing programs and implementing new ideas in the areas of the seven dimensions of wellness.

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement activities for residents on information from assessments. Programming should address resident needs and interests and should build on individual abilities and strengths while taking into consideration individual challenges. Responsible for creative and innovative ideas that keep residents living at their highest possible functioning using the 7 dimensions of wellness to balance program and event offerings.
• Plan and implement outings and special events.
• Publicize (calendars, flyers, newsletter, Touchdown), supervises volunteers and gathers residents for programs. Provide instruction, motivation and assistance with programs and projects.
• Creatively market programs and events to motivate those residents who need extra encouragement to participate.
• Purchase supplies as necessary for programs and projects working within a budget set by supervisor.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related fields or equivalent experience working with older adults.
• Previous experience with older adults and group work preferred.
• Ability to work with older adults in groups and 1:1 setting
• Knowledge of planning and implementation process for programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Choose us?!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

About us

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904. Presbyterian Living proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, and The Moorings in Arlington Heights.

Presbyterian Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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