Activities Assistant

Harmony Senior Services•Chantilly, VA

7d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing meaningful recreational and educational programs for residents in Independent Living and Assisted Living neighborhoods. The role helps plan a monthly calendar of programs based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests, and leads 6–7 programs per day. The assistant works with residents and families to identify interests and encourage participation, coordinates planning and supplies with the program team, and helps maintain records, programming areas, and volunteer activities. The position also promotes programs, supports resident council meetings, arranges spaces and equipment for activities, and assists with transportation for resident outings, errands, and occasionally physician appointments.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or experience, subject to state requirements.
One to three years of experience is highly desired; the position is entry level.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, engaging, and passionate about working with seniors.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good physical condition and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Assist the Life Enrichment Director with designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents.
Help develop, plan, and implement monthly activities and supply needs based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and person-centered interests.
Lead 6–7 high-quality programs per day.
Survey and interview residents to complete Resident Life Profiles, learn their interests and talents, and assess satisfaction with community programs and activities.
Coordinate with the program team to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings.
Build relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote satisfaction.
Help document and maintain required records.
Help organize and attend resident council meetings.
Organize, maintain, and stage programming areas and supplies.
Help recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers.
Promote programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters.
Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment for activities, then return spaces to their normal setup.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other activities; occasionally transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
Assist with off-site outings, including transportation and safe coordination of participants.