What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Great Lakes Mgmt Co?
Job Objective(s):
Do you love connecting with people and bringing communities to life? Join our team as an Activities Assistant! We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and creative individual to help us plan events, facilitate games, and enrich the lives of our wonderful senior residents! An activities assistant will assist in organizing, directing and carrying out programs and activities which cover spiritual development, recreation, diversion, intellectual, and educational development for residents as an integral part of resident centered care.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
- Knowledge, skills, attitude and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
- Organizes and directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for all residents, subject to individual restrictions, limitations and interests.
- Encourage hobbies and craft activities. Instruct and supervise residents during craft activities and complies with safety regulations and policies.
- Helps in planning parties, provides games and encourages residents to assist in the planning
- Encourages social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
- Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
- Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their spiritual needs.
- Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures and cultural events.
- Must be flexible to perform and accept other duties as needed or assigned by the activities director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred
- Previous customer service or personal care experience preferred
- Must be willing to undergo criminal background check
Salary: $17.00-$18.00 hourly
Schedule: 20-30 hours per week with every 3rd rotating weekend & holiday rotation
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- 401K
- Health/Dental/Vision
- DailyPay
- Free meal while on shift
Salary : $17 - $18