Activities Assistant ~ Lone Tree ~ Part-time

MorningStar Careers•Lone Tree, CO

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps develop and conduct resident activity programs at the community under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator. The role supports activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, tailored to individual needs identified in residents’ negotiated service plans. The position carries out assigned duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The assistant helps facilitate group and individual activities, visits, outings, and community events; coordinates activities with other departments; communicates programming to residents, families, volunteers, and staff; and helps prepare monthly Life Enrichment calendars and progress reports. The role also involves organizing activity supplies, helping residents get to activities, supervising volunteers as needed, participating in requested training, and promptly reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the Wellness Director. Outings may involve driving company vehicles. This is a part-time position in Lone Tree, with a stated pay range of $18–$20. The listed schedule is Friday, 8:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m., with the possibility of an extra day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience is preferred.
Awareness of older adults’ special needs and dimensions of wellness, and techniques for engaging residents with varied interests and abilities.
Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities, and to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment activity programs.
Computer skills and ability to adapt to new technology.
Enjoy working with senior adults; exercise judgment; and demonstrate empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
Clean driving record through the DMV.
Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing resident activity programs and conduct activities under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Organize programs and individual activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on their individualized needs and service plans.
Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, one-to-one visits, and community events involving residents, families, and team members.
Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
Communicate resident programs to residents, families, volunteers, and community staff.
Help prepare monthly person-centered Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities, with programming at convenient times.
Organize activity supplies and equipment so materials are available to residents.
Prepare monthly reports on activity-program progress as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them immediately to the Wellness Director.
Maintain a professional appearance and uphold communication and confidentiality expectations.
Supervise volunteers as necessary.
Assist residents on outings, which may include driving company vehicles.