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North Oaks, a premier senior living community located in Pikesville, is dedicated to delivering high quality service and hospitality to our residents and providing staff a responsible and caring place to work.

We currently have an opportunity for a dependable person to join our dynamic team as an Activities Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our Health Center residents.

1. Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and on-to-one visits, as indicated.

2. Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.

3. Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.

4. Distributes mail daily to residents.

5. Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.

6. Announces scheduled activities at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.

7. Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts, provides training and supervision of volunteers.

8. Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.

9. Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the CLS Coordinator.

10. Assists with resident assessments when directed by CLS Coordinator.

11. Assists with staff trainings when directed by CLS Coordinator or Administrator.

Requirements:

• Outgoing personality with an abundance of compassion and patience
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting is preferred
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy is preferred
• High school diploma
• Compliance with North Oaks COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is required for this position for all North Oaks employees. Please refer to the policy for details. All North Oaks employees may access the North Oaks COVID-19 Vaccination Policy via their Human Resources representative or Executive Director.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be warm, engaging, respectful, and passionate about working with older adults!

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