Overview:
Community First Solutionsis seeking kind-hearted, mission-driven Resident Lifestyle Assistant to join our team. Whether you're new to caregiving or have years of experience, we're here to support you every step of the way!
Schedules: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Occasional evening or weekends required.
Pay: Starting at $14.00/hour, based on years of experience
Location: Westover
Why You’ll Love Us
- Mission-Driven Culture: At Community First, we put people first—always. Our mission is to serve with excellence and care, helping others live their best lives while creating meaningful work for our team members.
- Competitive Pay & Meaningful Perks: We offer competitive pay based on licensure, plus night shift differentials to recognize your commitment. Enjoy access to on-site fitness centers, employee recognition programs that celebrate your impact, and referral bonuses that reward you for helping us grow our team.
- Career Growth Opportunities: From training and mentorship to tuition reimbursement, we invest in your professional development and long-term success.
- Thriving, Connected Locations: Community First is proud to serve Hamilton and surrounding communities, offering stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference close to home.
Why We'll Love You
- You love working together and believe in the power of lifting each other up.
- You’re excited about personal development and seeking a fulfilling career in a mission-focused environment.
- You take pride in your work and always strive to do your best.
If you are ready to bring your compassionate heart to a team that values excellence and collaboration, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s make a difference together!
Responsibilities:
- Initiates and promotes a variety of activities both within and outside the facility to stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general wellbeing.
- Encourages hobbies, instructs and supervises craft activities among residents, in groups or individually, in recreational areas or in residents’ rooms.
- Complies with safety regulations and policies.
- Assists with parties, provide games and encourages residents to assist in the planning, such as making table decorations, wrapping gifts, trimming room or area, and other similar activities.
- Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with local ministers, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material, and others.
- Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other activities available in the community.
- Provides prompt and accurate response to staff, resident, and family inquiries for information while always honoring confidentiality.
- Must be familiar with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Company’s Exposure Control policy.
- Assists the Director of Resident Lifestyle/Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with special events and functions.
- Supervises and transports residents during indoor and outdoor activities and community outings.
- Maintains resident activities documentation and charting as delegated by the Coordinator.
- Carries out evening and weekend functions.
- Prepares the activity area, equipment, and supplies.
- Orders, maintains, and storages equipment and supplies
- All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.
Qualifications:
Education: High Diploma or GED
Licenses or other required certifications:
Experience: 1 year or less experience in leading and assisting with a variety of activities and programs, preferably with older adults
Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:
- Computer literate and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills in working with residents, employees, families, and the public
- Ability to be flexible, display dedication, sensitivity, patience, honesty, imagination, and resourcefulness
- Ability to multi-task and work in an environment of changing demands and frequent interruptions
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends
- Must be organized and detailed oriented
- Must have knowledge of safe operation of vehicles when transporting residents