Activities Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Suffolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing varied recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living neighborhoods. The assistant helps develop and carry out monthly programming and supply plans based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests, and leads 6–7 programs per day. The role includes learning residents’ interests and talents, encouraging participation, supporting resident and family satisfaction, maintaining required records, and helping coordinate calendars, events, outings, volunteers, and program spaces. It also involves arranging equipment and furniture, transporting residents for shopping and activities, and occasionally assisting with transportation to physician appointments.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or experience, subject to state requirements.
Entry-level position; 1–3 years of experience is highly desired.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, and engaging approach, with a passion for working with seniors.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good physical condition and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living neighborhoods.
Help develop, plan, and implement monthly activities and supply plans based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ interests.
Lead 6–7 high-quality programs per day.
Survey and interview residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and learn about their past and present interests, talents, and satisfaction with community programs.
Coordinate with the program team to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.
Build relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote satisfaction.
Document and maintain required records.
Help organize and attend resident council meetings.
Organize, maintain, and stage programming areas and supplies.
Help recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers.
Promote programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters.
Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment for activities, and return areas to their normal setup afterward.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other resident activities.
Occasionally transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
Assist with off-site outings, including transportation and safe coordination for participants.