Activities Assistant

Volunteers of America•Arlington, VA

18d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator to help implement activities tailored to the needs and limitations of elderly participants. The role includes assisting participants with non-skilled activities of daily living, providing one-on-one support, preparing for activities, and helping plan social, therapeutic, recreational, purposeful, and spiritual programs that support residents’ psychological, physical, and cognitive needs. The assistant leads or supports group, small-group, one-to-one, and individual activities, and assists with assessing participants’ functional status in relation to recreational activities. The position also involves developing and implementing activities under the supervision of the Activities Director or Recreation Therapist, and completing assigned activity charting and reports. The role is based at Mary Marshall Assisted Living in Arlington, Virginia, which provides care to older adults with intellectual disabilities or mental illness. The stated schedule is Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Salary is $19.55–$20.70.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with the elderly population.
Comfortable driving and operating a 10-passenger van.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage residents of varying abilities and interests.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing activities programming to the elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing activities suited to participants’ needs and limitations.
Assist participants with non-skilled activities of daily living and provide one-on-one support or preparation for upcoming activities.
Assist with planning social, therapeutic, recreational, purposeful, and spiritual programs that support residents’ psychological, physical, and cognitive needs.
Lead or assist with large-group, small-group, one-to-one, and individual activities, including exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, and sensory activities.
Assist the Activities Director or Recreation Therapist in assessing and reassessing participants’ functional status in relation to recreational activities.
Assist in developing and implementing recreational activities that meet participants’ interests, needs, and capabilities, under the supervision of the Activities Director or Recreation Therapist.
Complete assigned activity charting and reporting.