Job Title: Activities Assistant

Location: The Highlands on the East Side Providence, RI 02906

Hours: Part Time includes rotating weekends

Job Description:

If you are positive, and energetic, come join our assisted living community. We currently

have an opening for part-time activity assistant with hours on to include rotating weekend

coverage. This position is responsible for assisting with and executing scheduled meaningful

activities appropriate to the needs and interests of our memory care residents that will benefit

their physical, mental, and social well-being. The right person will be responsible for

escorting residents on some of the recreational outings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be

completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

Leads assigned Activity programs

Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient

supervision for each activity.

Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.

Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events

on the bulletin board.

Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities

and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and

backgrounds.

Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community

according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning

monthly birthday parties to honor residents.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Must practice and abide by all confidentiality policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience

acceptable.

Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands:

Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.

Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Physically able to stand and to work on hands and knees for long periods of time.

To apply or refer a qualified applicant please send completed application and/or resume

to highlandsjobs@hallkeen.com