Activities Assistant

Activity Assistant

LOCATION: Willow Ridge Senior Living - Willow Pond

SHIFTS: 24 Hours Per Week (W/Th/F)

Required to have the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY: Activity Assistant

This role leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents to

enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Associate degree in recreation or related field preferred OR
• 3-5 years full-time experience working with adult recreation.
• Basic knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementia's required.
• Experience and Knowledge in of senior living, including assisted living, Memory care, and Enhanced Assisted Living preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers including Excel, Word, and MS Office.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• First Aid Certified.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads assigned activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Supports and actively participates in the community's census building initiatives.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Maintains a valid driver's license for car travel as needed.
• Must drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations
• Attend all required in-service trainings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19