What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Freedom Village Life Plan Community?
About us:
Freedom Village is proud to be a debt free Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and has been serving seniors in South Orange County, California since 1987. Our beautiful campus includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing.
We are always seeking exceptional people with a passion for working with seniors. Above all, we want people who are dedicated to the mutually rewarding experience that comes from caring for others.
About the position:
- Coordinate and lead activity programs for our residents and guests in Independent Living, working with the Community Life department
- Oversees and assists residents with community programs
- Accompanies residents at special events and outings
- Assists residents with tasks and helps answer their questions
- Assists in preparation of programs
- May develop and coordinate independent resident programs
- Keeps in-house resident app/website (Uniguest) up to date
- Heavy office phone usage and keeps event reservations organized
- Directly works with residents and individually leads activities
- Provides feedback regarding program development and resident activity schedule
Skills and Qualifications:
- Plans and organizes programs
- Must prioritize and handle multiple program tasks
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Canva is a plus!
- Two year of recreation or related experience relevant in senior living or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
- Certification or specialized education and training relevant to the area of working with seniors is a plus!
What we offer:
- Salary $21.00 to $22.50 per hour (DOE)
- Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
- The opportunity to continue your education through our scholarship program!
Work schedule:
- Sunday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Schedule flexibility is required and may include occasional work outside of regular scheduled days to support major events, holidays, or special programming.
Salary : $21 - $23