Activities Assistant - Sr. Living Community
About The Position
As an Activities Assistant, you are responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Health Center residents. You will lead groups of 5 to 20 resident seniors in a variety of activities. These activities can range from physical exercise classes to games, music, cards, and bingo. The Activities Assistant designs and runs group classes and activities with residents. The Activities Assistant must have the ability to work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class. The activities assistant must be comfortable leading large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help.
Requirements
- High School Degree required.
- Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience leading group activities for students, camps, or other organized activities.
- Preferred 40-hour Basic Course for activities professionals. (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals - NCCAP)
- Preferred 1+ years of experience in a social or recreation program or a healthcare setting working with seniors.
- Experience in an Assisted Living setting is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Health Center residents.
- Lead groups of 5 to 20 resident seniors in a variety of activities such as physical exercise classes to games, music, cards, and bingo.
- Designs and runs group classes and activities with residents.
- Work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class.
- Comfortably lead large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help.
Benefits
- Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- 401k with employer match.
- We offer great Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Flex Holidays.
- Friendly and caring guests and staff.
- Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
