Activities Assistant

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist Director of Resident Services in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population. 


• 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.


• Strong organizational skills


• Good work ethic


• Maintains confidentiality.


• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator 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. 


• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.   


• Report maintenance needs in timely manner. 


• Other duties as assigned.