Activities Assistant| Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

4d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for residents in Independent Living and Assisted Living neighborhoods. The assistant helps develop monthly activity programs and supplies based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests, and leads 6–7 programs per day. The role includes gathering resident input, coordinating with the program team, building relationships with residents and families, documenting records, supporting resident council meetings, maintaining activity spaces and supplies, coordinating volunteers, and promoting programs. The assistant also helps arrange activity spaces and equipment, transports residents for errands, outings, and occasionally physician appointments, and supports safe coordination during off-site outings.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or experience, subject to state requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Assist the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents.
Help develop, plan, and implement monthly programs and supplies based on wellness dimensions, 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 interests, talents, and satisfaction with community programs.
Coordinate with the program team to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings.
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 restore spaces afterward.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other activities; occasionally transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
Assist with off-site outings by providing transportation and safely coordinating participants.