Activities Assistant

Galloway Senior Living • Waukegan, IL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director by delivering hands-on, day-to-day programming for residents, incorporating the Seven Dimensions of Well-Being under the Activities Director's direction. The Activities Assistant reflects individual differences in social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, emotional, and vocational preferences by leading, setting up, and supporting activities for a variety of types and levels of resident involvement. Working schedule must be flexible, including evening and weekend obligations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to drive residents to community events; must consent to a motor vehicle records/DMV background check and obtain any required chauffeur license within 30 days of hire.
• Good communication, listening, and written skills.
• Organized, patient, and flexible.
• Clean driving record (consent to motor vehicle records check and proof of auto insurance required).
• Professional confidentiality.
• Well-developed people skills. Compassionate, calm, friendly demeanor.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use English to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, families, or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to use the internet and online programs.
• Ability to use an electronic tablet/hand held device and computer.

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 2 years' experience working with the elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in daily activities alongside residents, following the plan set by the Activities Director.
• Set up and break down rooms, equipment, and materials before and after each scheduled activity.
• Escort and assist residents to and from activities, including those with mobility or cognitive limitations.
• Assist with planned outings, including transporting and accompanying residents to community events as needed.
• Maintain inventory of activity equipment and supplies, and report shortages to the Activities Director.
• Promote and encourage resident participation in activities.
• Split time between levels of care (assisted living and memory care) as directed by the Activities Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED