Activities Assistant/Van Driver The Residence at Chadds Ford
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring activities assistants at The Residence at Chadds Ford. This is a part-time role with a salary range of $17.50 - $21.00 per hour, based on experience. The position involves assisting in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of all residence activities, maintaining positive relationships with residents and families, and arranging transportation for residents. The role also includes assisting with volunteer programs, the residence store, supply management, and creating monthly newsletters or weekly calendars. Attending in-service training and orientation is required. A key responsibility is driving residents in the van as needed, performing dual tasks, and working independently.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
- Gerontology experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Possibility for tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
