Activities Assistant – The Residence

Posted time July 27, 2023

Full Job Description
If you have been looking for a career that loves you back… This is the one! Senior Living is hiring an Activities Assistant at The Residence. Apply today for immediate consideration!
*Part Time and Per Diem*
*Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday 1pm-7pm, & Friday, 10am – 5pm*
*New Wages*

What We Offer:
Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

**We are proud to share that almost all of our associates are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, which helps keep cases at our communities to a minimum. COVID vaccine are required for employment; medical exemptions accepted**

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Driving residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.
• Job Qualifications:
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
• Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
• Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses:

A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.

Physical Demands:

• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
• Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
• Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.