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Houston, TX, USA
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14-14 Hourly
Junior
Healthtech • Real Estate
The Role
Facilitate physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities for continuing-care residents. Lead individual and group programs, escort residents on excursions, collaborate with staff and volunteers, monitor changing needs, manage supplies and equipment, and prepare activities under program management guidance. The role requires flexibility for weekend and evening schedules and experience working with older adults or related populations.
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Location:

Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living

Join us as a Program Assistant to enhance the well-being of Continuing Care residents through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional activities. In this role, you will work with the Programming team to tailor therapeutic and recreational activities to residents' needs and interests.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $14 / hr

What we offer

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
  • Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
  • PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
  • Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

  • Facilitate structured and impromptu programs for residents in common areas and rooms using independent judgment
  • Escort residents on group trips and excursions, ensuring their safety
  • Collaborate with team members, management, and volunteers to deliver engaging programs and activities
  • Monitor and report changes in residents’ needs and preferences to the Programming Manager
  • Manage program supplies and equipment, ensuring functionality and safety
  • Participate in team discussions on programming, schedules, and resident issues
  • Prepare and implement activity programs based on the Program Manager’s guidance
  • Lead and set up both group and individual activities, motivating and assisting participants

What you will need

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population or in related professional fields (e.g., educators, social workers, rehab professionals); education may substitute for experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed health care facility or related experience through college coursework and internships is preferred
  • Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence is preferred
  • Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings, is required

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Eagle’s Trace is a beautiful 70-acre continuing care retirement community in West Houston, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Eagle’s Trace helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.

Skills Required

  • At least 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population or in a related professional field; education may substitute for experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience as an Activities Assistant in a licensed healthcare facility or related college coursework and internship experience.
  • Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence.
  • Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
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The Company
5,752 Employees

What We Do

Erickson Senior Living is a national senior-living and health-care organization that manages communities offering lifestyle services and continuing-care options. Its integrated model supports residents’ independence while providing access to assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and medical services. Founded in 1983 around the mission of helping people live better lives, the organization also emphasizes sustainability, community partnerships, and resident wellness.

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