Activities Assistant Part Time

Come join our awesome team as Activities Assistant at Elder Homestead.

Elder Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Activities Assistant Job Highlights:

• Part Time (20hrs/week) Flexible Schedule
• Hourly Wage: $18.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience with the pay in lieu of benefits option!

About the job: Assist in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home.

When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we’ll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. You’ll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference given to persons who have
  completed courses in therapeutic recreation.
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization
  standards.
• Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident
  activities.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activities events.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and
  documentation

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• • Assists in Planning, scheduling and conducting lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
  • Attends community planned functions and assists with coordinating the event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
  • Helps Plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
  • Assists with the setup of holiday decorations for the community.
  • Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
  • Assists the Director in leadership of the wellness program.
  • Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
  • Interacts with residents, guests and staff in at atmosphere of hospitality.
  • Protects the privacy of the resident when communication oral and written information.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

Take pride in helping others and join us today!