What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Great Lakes Management Company?
Join our team at the Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living as our Activities Assistant!
Benefits:
- 401(k) Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- DailyPay
Activities Assistant Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
- Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
- Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
- Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
- Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
- Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
- Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
- Drive Community Van
- Other duties as assigned.
Activities Assistant Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
- Memory Care Experience Preferred
- Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
- Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
- Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
- Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
*Preferred Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off.
Wednesday - Sunday , 8:30am - 5:00pm
Off Every Monday and Tuesday
40 hours per week
Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.