Program Assistant- Life Enrichment

Position: Program Assistant

Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

The Program Assistant is responsible for the organization, implementation, supervision of residents in activities and documentation of resident attendance records. We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role! We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.  We have a strong 50-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement an activity program to include individual and group activities for each resident in accordance with their needs interest and activity level
• Conduct and lead large/small group and individual activities as planned
• Maintain activity schedules - keep all monthly and daily schedules posted in common areas current
• Assist in planning and promoting daily activities for all levels of residents
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident related information at all times (HIPAA)
• Observe and understand the Resident's Rights and Responsibilities at all times
• Assist residents in reading mail as requested and writing letters as needed
• Distribute the monthly calendar before the first day of every month in assigned areas
• Maintain adequate documentation of resident attendance as required by regulation and as assigned by the program coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with the geriatric population preferred
• Ability to work with varying degrees of cognitive and physical impairments of residents
• Good organization, time management and recording keeping skills
• Self-directed to accomplish tasks
• Computer skills are required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on occasion

At The Chesapeake, energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded.  We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, coaching, and opportunities to grow. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. Come join our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.