Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities • Wilmington, DE

11d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the Director in creating, planning, and implementing recreation programs that stimulate residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychologically, spiritually, and physically while encouraging individual and group enjoyment and social interaction. The role is at Ivy Gables Senior Living, a retirement community for people aged 65 and older. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with work required every other holiday. Pay is $15.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience working with senior citizens.
• High school education or GED.

Responsibilities

• Post the activity calendar where residents can see it by the first of each month.
• Distribute a monthly calendar of upcoming events to each resident.
• Prepare rooms for activities by assembling needed materials and equipment.
• Understand planned activities and carefully review their directions.
• Facilitate daily activities according to the Activities calendar.
• Invite and remind residents throughout the day about upcoming activities.
• Encourage or assist residents to participate in activities inside or outside the residence.
• Coordinate activities with schedules of other resident services and departments.
• Adapt recreation programs to residents' ages, sex, physical and mental capabilities, interests, and cultural and social backgrounds.
• Document resident participation and reasons for not participating.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities, including an exclusive scholarship program.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunity to work alongside compassionate staff and as part of a supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED