Activity Assistant

Pay range: $21-$23 per hour

• Full-time, Sunday thru Thursday.

The Activity Assistant assists the Resident Programs team in leading and executing the Resident programs for the community. Resident programs should encompass activities that engage all the senses and provide purposeful daily social and physical events that meet state requirements. The Activity Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the mission of the Resident Program Department. The ideal Activity Assistant would have the ability to lead pre-planned activities while being able to modify a program based on the resident's needs in the moment. This position includes working in the secured Memory Care as well as the Assisted Living Community. 

Qualifications

• A high school degree, additional college experience preferred but not required

• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.

• Two years’ experience in activities strongly preferred.

• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.

• Strong consideration for having a talent such as gardening, food prep, arts/crafts, musical talent. 

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Assists the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events. 

• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.

• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.

• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.

• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and makes adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned